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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, May 2, 2026.

Faith becomes character through daily habits

ISGA

“Even a sincere smile is sadaqah.”

The khateeb, at 5:32

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In one sentence

Faith strengthens character when it becomes consistent daily practice through worship, honesty, responsibility, compassion, wise relationships, and perseverance.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames iman as practical daily habits rather than beliefs alone.
  2. Encourages young Muslims to build character through fitrah, good manners, and resistance to peer pressure.
  3. Uses Quran 2:83 and prophetic example to connect worship with ethical conduct.
  4. Applies character-building to responsibilities, bullying, charity, friendships, and social media.
  5. Urges learning from prophets, seeking trustworthy guidance, asking questions, repenting, and persevering.
  6. Closes with daily dua and habits that prepare youth for a faithful future.
Try this week
Begin short sincere prayers, daily dua, verse memorization, or Quran reading.
Choose friends who encourage goodness and remind you of Allah.
Tell the truth, stay humble in success, and remain patient during setbacks.
Keep commitments, complete small tasks well, and show up on time.
Stand up for people being bullied or silenced.
Help others and give charity without seeking praise.
Think before posting online and protect your own and others' honor.
Study the Quran and stories of prophets, ask trustworthy teachers questions, and repent after mistakes.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to connect worship with kindness to parents, relatives, vulnerable people, good speech, prayer, and zakah.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to argue that the best people are distinguished by good manners and character.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Make Iman practical. Faith isn't only beliefs. It shows in small daily habits.”
ISGA · Augusta, ME
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“Give charity when you can. Even a sincere smile is sadaqah.”
ISGA · Augusta, ME
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“Use it to learn, connect with good, and spread benefit, not to chase approval or harm others.”
ISGA · Augusta, ME
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

This khutbah reminds us that faith is not only something we believe; it is something we practice in small, steady habits. Good character means telling the truth, being humble and patient, keeping promises, helping people, and choosing friends who encourage goodness. It also means using the internet wisely, standing up for someone being bullied, and doing good for Allah rather than for praise. When we make mistakes, we should repent, learn, and keep moving because Allah's mercy is greater than any failure. We can ask Allah for guidance each day and learn from the prophets and righteous people.

  1. What small act of worship or kindness can you practice every day this week?
  2. How can you make one online choice that protects your honor and someone else's?
  3. Who is a Quranic hero you want to learn from, and what quality do you admire?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Greater Augusta11 North Pearl Street, Augusta, ME 04330ArchiveAll khutbahs at ISGA31 khutbahs
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