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

Humility defeats arrogance and purifies worship

Sunatul Jamaat of · Abdul Ahad

“When you put yourself down for Allah, Allah will raise you up.”

The khateeb, at 5:04

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In one sentence

Humility and gratitude to Allah counter arrogance, purify worship, and cultivate taqwa that leads to salvation.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Defines takabbur and explains how knowledge, worship, and status can produce arrogance.
  2. Calls for sincere worship solely for Allah and warns against showing off.
  3. Presents tawadu' as the cure, including yielding in arguments and treating others equally.
  4. Explains stages of arrogance and uses Iblis as the central warning.
  5. Teaches gratitude by reflecting on iman, life, health, and other blessings.
  6. Encourages comparing worldly circumstances with those less fortunate while striving toward better deeds.
  7. Grounds humility and taqwa in Quranic verses before concluding with prayers and salah.
Try this week
Check intentions and worship only for Allah rather than seeking praise.
Stop yourself whenever feelings of superiority or entitlement arise.
Leave unnecessary arguments for Allah’s sake, even when you believe you are right.
Treat others as you want to be treated.
Reflect regularly on iman, life, health, sight, and other blessings, then say alhamdulillah.
For worldly matters, compare yourself with those less fortunate; for good deeds, look toward those doing better.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 31Warns against boastful behavior and walking arrogantly among people.
Surah 49Teaches that true honor comes through taqwa rather than appearance or status.
Surah 25Describes the humble conduct and peaceful responses of Allah's servants.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“when you put yourself down for Allah Allah will raise you up”
Sunatul Jamaat of · Toronto, ON
Play from 5:04
“the definition of happiness rasulullah says it's alqana as soon as you satisfied with yourself whatever you have with you have the happiness in your heart”
Sunatul Jamaat of · Toronto, ON
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us to watch for arrogance, even when we are learning about Islam or doing good deeds. The khateeb encouraged us to worship sincerely for Allah, without looking down on others or seeking their praise. He explained that humility includes stepping away from arguments for Allah’s sake and treating people as we would like to be treated. Our abilities, faith, health, and each new day are blessings that give us reasons to say alhamdulillah. Instead of always noticing what others have, we can remember our own blessings and let gratitude help us grow more content.

  1. When someone praises something you do well, how could you respond with gratitude to Allah?
  2. What could you say to bring peace when an argument starts?
  3. What blessing did you enjoy today that you sometimes forget to notice?
Where it was given

The masjid

Sunatul Jamaat of Ontario Canada347 Danforth Rd, Scarborough, ON M1L 3X8Jumu'ah "Khutbah 1:30 PM, Iqamah 2:00 PM Khutbah 2:45 PM, Iqamah 3:15 PM"KhateebAbdul AhadMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Sunatul Jamaat of8 khutbahs
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