13:05 Refrain from swearing.…19:34 Give preference over…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 3, 2025.

Safe driving is part of faith

Khadeeja, Al-Noor

“Refrain from swearing, and control your anger.”

The khateeb, at 13:05

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In one sentence

Driving is a religious responsibility: obeying laws, protecting others, controlling anger, and practicing courtesy can bring a believer closer to Allah.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Frames safe, lawful driving as fulfilling agreements and avoiding harm to others.
  2. Recommends beginning every journey with Bismillah and the travel dua.
  3. Presents driving etiquettes including seatbelts, lawful parking, patience, speed limits, and avoiding road obstruction.
  4. Encourages yielding, thanking courteous drivers, making dhikr, and responding calmly to accidents or provocation.
  5. Closes with supplication and a brief announcement seeking sponsors for a community Qiraat program.
Try this week
Say Bismillah and recite the full travel dua before driving.
Wear a seatbelt and ensure children and passengers do the same.
Follow traffic laws, avoid illegal or obstructive parking, and do not stop in the roadway.
Drive within the speed limit and leave early enough to reach the masjid calmly.
Do not swear, yell, honk aggressively, or frighten others when frustrated.
Yield safely to nervous or slower drivers and thank people who give way.
Use driving time for dhikr when appropriate.
If a calamity occurs, recite the dua beginning "Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un" and ask Allah for reward and a better replacement.
Sources the khateeb cited
Jami` at-TirmidhiUsed to support seatbelt use as avoiding exposure to unbearable harm.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to explain the rights of the road, including removing harm and allowing passage.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Refrain from swearing. And control your anger. This is a sign of taqwa. A sign of piety.”
Khadeeja · West Valley City, UT
Play from 13:05
“Give preference over yourself. Let them go. Give them a little bit of time.”
Khadeeja · West Valley City, UT
Play from 19:34
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that even an ordinary car ride can be a chance to worship Allah and care for other people. The khateeb explained that following traffic rules honors our commitments and helps keep everyone safe, including wearing seatbelts and parking considerately. He encouraged us to begin with Bismillah and the traveling du'a, and to remember Allah along the way. When someone frustrates us, we can practice patience, control our anger, forgive, and thank people who show us kindness. He also reminded us to leave enough time for prayer so we can arrive calmly without putting others at risk.

  1. What could you do as a passenger to help our family have a safe, peaceful car ride?
  2. What helps you choose patient words when you feel annoyed?
  3. How could our family get ready earlier so we do not have to rush to the masjid?
Where it was given

The masjids

Khadeeja Islamic Center1019 West Parkway Avenue, West Valley City, UT 84119Jumu'ah 1:30 PM & 2:30 PMMasjid Al-Noor740 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84103Jumu'ah 2:00 PM & 2:20 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Khadeeja24 khutbahs
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