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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 4, 2026.

Judge with evidence and humility

EPIC · Yasir Qadhi

“Before you make any judgment, you must be presented with evidence.”

The khateeb, at 8:58

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In one sentence

Islamic judgment requires evidence, hearing every side, resisting eloquence and assumptions, humbly correcting mistakes, and translating worship into justice and responsible civic engagement.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Dawud’s test in Surah Sa’d involving a dispute over one sheep versus ninety-nine.
  2. Derives the need for evidence and hearing both sides before judging.
  3. Warns that eloquence, media power, past piety, and confidence do not guarantee truth.
  4. Urges caution in close relationships, quick repentance, and sincere apology after mistakes.
  5. Expands Islam beyond ritual worship to social justice, reconciliation, and spreading good.
  6. Applies these principles to the Texas curriculum controversy, urging civic participation and fair representation.
Try this week
Seek evidence instead of relying on hearsay before judging someone.
Hear the accused person’s side with equal care before deciding.
When you discover an error, ask Allah’s forgiveness and apologize to the person harmed.
Participate in local civic and school systems, learn who represents you, and support fair treatment.
Help reconcile people in conflict and bring justice and goodness into society.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 38The story of Dawud’s test anchors lessons about evidence, humility, and justice.
Sunan Abi DawudUsed to argue that judges must hear both parties before ruling.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to warn that persuasive argument can win a judgment without making falsehood lawful.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“before you make any judgment, you must be presented with evidence. And evidence is not he said, she said.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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“You cannot judge without hearing both sides. The Prophet said when he was sending Mu'adh ibn Jabal to Yemen, as a judge he said to him”
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“Just because you are pious in the past, doesn't mean you cannot make a mistake in the future.”
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Play from 16:38
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah used the story of Prophet Dawud to remind us to slow down before judging someone. The khateeb encouraged us to ask for evidence, hear both sides, and remember that a confident speaker is not always right. Even someone wise and good can make a mistake, so we should stay humble, ask Allah for forgiveness, and apologize to anyone we have wronged. He reminded us to be especially careful about fairness with family and friends. He also connected worship with helping others, solving problems, and participating in community life, including our children's schools.

  1. When two friends tell different stories about an argument, how could you listen fairly to both?
  2. What could you say if you realized you had blamed someone unfairly?
Where it was given

The masjid

East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMKhateebYasir QadhiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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