Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 5, 2026.
Small acts of kindness please Allah
“Simply smiling to bring joy to someone's heart pleases Allah.”
In one sentence
Allah's pleasure can be sought through ordinary acts of kindness and service, and the khateeb begins introducing specific ways to reach Allah's love.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens with Arabic praise, testimony, and Qur'anic recitation
- Thanks Allah and sends blessings upon the Prophet
- Honors the mosque's leaders and community history
- Introduces the theme of those whom Allah loves
- Explains that ordinary kindness and service can please Allah
- Begins transitioning toward specific paths to Allah's love
Try this week
Wash the dishes as an act of seeking Allah's pleasure.
Make your wife happy through considerate actions.
Massage your mother's feet as an act of service.
Smile to bring joy to someone’s heart.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Every human activity, washing dishes and making your wife happy pleases Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“Grabbing the feet of your mother and giving her a massage pleases Allah.”
“Simply smiling to bring joy to someone's heart pleases Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
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