24:16 the strong one is the…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 14, 2026.

Follow the Prophet with mercy and self-control

OBKIC · Abdullahi Jaranow

“The strong one is the one who can control himself when angry.”

The khateeb, at 24:16

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that following the Prophet means cultivating mercy, empathy, gentleness, and emotional self-control in every relationship, rather than weaponizing religious rules or focusing only on being factually right.

The khutbah in 3 steps

  1. A Quranic lesson shows that mercy, gentleness, and empathy draw people toward truth.
  2. Prophetic examples illustrate giving full attention, respecting others, caring for family, and balancing many responsibilities.
  3. The khutbah closes by urging listeners to purify their hearts, improve themselves, and control anger.
Try this week
Give people your full attention and face them when speaking.
Treat others with dignity and listen even when they are wrong.
Avoid unproductive online debates, labeling, and name-calling.
Use gentleness and rahmah in marriage and family instead of weaponizing religious rights or texts.
Purify your heart, work on yourself daily, and control your anger.
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In the khateeb's words

“the strong one is the one who can control himself when angry”
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For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, showed mercy through the way he treated people. He gave people his full attention and made them feel valued, even when they were far from doing what was right. The khateeb explained that being correct is not enough if we ignore someone's feelings and circumstances. In our families, he encouraged us to bring gentleness into disagreements instead of using religious teachings to pressure one another. He closed by reminding us to work on our own hearts and practice controlling ourselves when we are angry.

  1. What helps you feel that someone is really listening to you?
  2. How could you say something difficult with kindness?
  3. What could help you pause before speaking when you feel angry?
Where it was given

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Omar Bin Al-Khattab Islamic Center12622 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178KhateebAbdullahi JaranowMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at OBKIC106 khutbahs
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