Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 15, 2026.
Control anger and choose mercy
“We must learn to control our anger and redirect it towards positive solutions.”
In one sentence
Anger is spiritually and socially destructive, while true strength lies in controlling it, forgiving others, and responding to provocation with the Prophet’s mercy and constructive example.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The Prophet’s concise advice not to become angry addresses human differences and the dangers of uncontrolled temper.
- Anger harms prayer, family ties, judgment, and community relationships, while restraint, forgiveness, and ihsan earn Allah’s love.
- Stories of Hasan al-Basri, Zayn al-Abidin, and Umar illustrate restraining anger and forgiving serious offenses.
- Believers should seek refuge from Shaytan, remember Allah, make wudu or drink water, change posture, and avoid provoking confrontations.
- Righteous concern for religious violations differs from destructive anger, but it must still be controlled and redirected toward positive action.
Try this week
Say, “I seek refuge in Allah from the outcast Satan,” when anger rises.
Remember Allah, make wudu, or drink water to cool down.
If standing while angry, sit; if anger persists, lie down.
Avoid situations and confrontations likely to provoke anger.
Restrain anger, forgive those who offend you, and respond with kindness when possible.
Represent Islam by following the Prophet’s Sunnah and practicing peaceful, merciful conduct.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the strong is not the one who can overcome the people by his strength no but rather the strong is the one who is able to control himself while in anger”
“We must learn to control our anger And redirect it towards positive solutions”
“If you are truly angry And upset about how Islam is being portrayed Then act upon your anger To represent Islam in the correct way And in the best manner”
“If we truly return to our religion And follow its orders And abstain from its prohibitions We will succeed in this life and the hereafter”
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