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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2026.

Muslim identity means serving others

ICPC Clifton

“When I lose my principles I lose my identity.”

The khateeb, at 17:00

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In one sentence

A strong Muslim identity comes from broadening our focus beyond personal comfort, grounding ourselves in Quran and Sunnah, and serving and protecting the wider community.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Defines Muslim identity as compassionate, principled, and concerned for others.
  2. Uses the Sahaba’s experience at Hunayn to show that true power comes from Allah.
  3. Urges families to establish Quran, prayer, wudu, masjid attendance, and good manners.
  4. Explains that pressure, desire, emotion, and private choices reveal whether principles are deeply rooted.
  5. Calls listeners toward honorable service, accountability, and resisting corruption.
  6. Introduces Ihsan Foundations as a community program for developing children’s adab and identity.
  7. Expands Muslim responsibility to hunger, wrongdoing, injustice, and relieving others’ distress.
Try this week
Remain connected to the masjid and Quran after returning to school or a busy routine.
Learn or review Surah al-Fatiha and the correct method of wudu.
Practice adab with the Quran, masjid, Sunnah, parents, family, and school.
When able, oppose wrongdoing through action; otherwise speak against it or reject it in the heart.
Notice hunger and distress around you and help within your ability.
Guard your principles during pressure, desire, strong emotion, and private situations.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“but that realized that true power came from Allah's aid and Allah's support”
ICPC Clifton · Clifton, NJ
Play from 9:59
“when I lose my principles I lose my identity when I lose my identity there's no end to the amount of harm and corruption that may come about in my life”
ICPC Clifton · Clifton, NJ
Play from 17:00
“the best speech is the speech that's followed with amal”
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Play from 23:21
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Shaykh Osamah reminded us that being Muslim means learning to care about others, following the compassion of our Prophet and the example of the Sahaba. The Sahaba grew into these qualities, and they learned that real strength comes from Allah’s help. He encouraged us to stay connected to the Quran and the masjid, even when school and everyday life get busy. Our principles need to guide us when we feel pressure, strong desires, or overwhelming emotions, and when nobody else is watching. Broadening our focus means practicing good manners, caring about people who are hungry, standing against injustice, and turning our words into helpful actions.

  1. Who might need some kindness or help from us this week?
  2. What could help you remember your values when friends pressure you to do something wrong?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Passaic County, Clifton259 Pershing Rd, Clifton, NJ 07013ArchiveAll khutbahs at ICPC Clifton76 khutbahs
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