5:30 The idea, the…24:03 This book is not for…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, May 1, 2026.

Islam’s truth is shown through character

Ash-Shaheed

“This book is not for rewards.”

The khateeb, at 24:03

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In one sentence

Islam is universal guidance whose truth and honor are demonstrated through the Prophet’s mercy and believers’ character, so Muslims should embrace it, live it, and share it with others.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The Prophet’s first revelation introduced Islam’s revolutionary teachings on human equality and women’s rights.
  2. Early Muslims endured persecution, while Islam grew from a small community into the peaceful conquest of Makkah.
  3. Islam continues to attract sincere truth-seekers, and Muslims must share the Qur’an’s guidance rather than keep it to themselves.
  4. True honor comes from Islam, obedience, and dedication to Allah, not wealth, status, or natural resources.
  5. Surah al-Saff presents faith, striving, and becoming helpers of Allah as the path to success, expressed through exemplary conduct.
Try this week
Share the Qur’an and Islam’s message with people who are sincerely seeking truth.
Become a visible role model by avoiding cursing, lying, deception, and cheating.
Seek honor through obedience and dedication to Allah rather than wealth, status, or possessions.
Show Islam through daily conduct, not only through verbal invitations.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 61:9-14Used to argue that Islam is the true guidance, that faith and striving bring forgiveness and success, and that believers should be helpers of Allah.
Quran 14:1Used to explain that the Qur’an brings people from darkness into light and is meant to guide humanity.
Quran 16:90Recited as a closing reminder concerning justice, excellence, family responsibility, and avoiding wrongdoing.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The idea, the revolutionary idea that he brought said A white man and a black man are same, equal”
Ash-Shaheed · Sugar Creek, NC
Play from 5:30
“This book is not for rewards Rewards is a side earning But this book is a guidance”
Ash-Shaheed · Sugar Creek, NC
Play from 24:03
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that Islam is a blessing and a responsibility. The khateeb described the Prophet Muhammad’s humility and mercy when he returned to Makkah, even toward people who had hurt him. He encouraged us to learn from the Quran as guidance for life and to share its message with people around us. He reminded us that our honour comes through faith and obedience to Allah, rather than the things we own. He asked us to become good role models through kindness, honesty, and fairness, and prayed for peace and justice for everyone.

  1. When someone upsets you, what could a merciful response look like?
  2. How could your actions help a friend understand something good about Islam?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ash-Shaheed400 W. Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28213Jumu'ah 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Ash-Shaheed45 khutbahs
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