Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2025.
Follow the Prophet through good character
“Let us all be ambassadors of good manners good akhlaq and good character.”
In one sentence
Following the Prophet Muhammad means cultivating exceptional character, patience, truthfulness, humility, courage, and mercy, as a core part of Islam, a means of da'wah, and a responsibility toward suffering Muslims.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Tells the story of Zayd ibn Su'na, whose test of the Prophet's forbearance led him to Islam.
- Surveys prophetic traits including courage, modesty, wisdom, truthfulness, humility, cheerfulness, and kinship.
- Argues that adab and akhlaq should precede and guide religious knowledge.
- Calls listeners to study the seerah and embody good character.
- Addresses Gaza, urging dua, financial support, advocacy, and protest within one's ability.
Try this week
Study the Prophet's seerah and hadith on akhlaq and character.
Make dua for Palestinians after every prayer, at night, and on Jumu'ah.
Support Palestinians financially when able.
Speak out to elected officials and participate in protests when able.
Use patience, courtesy, truthfulness, humility, and cheerfulness as daily da'wah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 68Supports the Prophet's outstanding character.
Sahih al-BukhariShows the Prophet shortening congregational prayer for the needs of the congregation.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“So Islam isn't just about rituals and acts of worship but as I said it is a complete way of life.”
“Oh, Omar, I was more in your need of advice to pay off his loan well.”
“So my dear brothers and sisters, subhanAllah, let us all be ambassadors of good manners good akhlaq and good character.”
“Whatever we can do that we have the ability to do, we should do what we can, inshallah.”
Where it was given
The masjids
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