Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, May 23, 2026.
Judge yourself before judging others
“Instead of judging other people, I should judge myself first.”
In one sentence
True humility requires honestly judging one's own deeds, recognizing one's poverty before Allah, and relying on His grace and love of Ahlul Bayt.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Devotional recitations honor the prophets, Prophet Muhammad, Imam Ali, and the Ahlul Bayt.
- The sermon explains Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq's progression from seeking forgiveness to relying on Allah's grace.
- Listeners are urged to practice self-judgment and daily muhasabah instead of judging others.
- Examples expose hidden pride in prayer, night worship, charity, and public religious conduct.
- Risalat al-Huquq is applied to personal conflicts through an internal court of self-examination.
- The sermon concludes by emphasizing divine grace, love of Ahlul Bayt, and reading Dua Arafah with understanding.
Try this week
Judge yourself daily by examining your akhlaaq, iman, and deeds.
Inspect the sincerity of your prayer, night worship, and charity without seeking recognition.
Before criticizing or confronting someone, determine whether their claim against you is true.
Read Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq and Dua Arafah with attention to each sentence.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 62Recited during the prayer, including the command to leave trade for Allah's remembrance.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“When you go place highest level of your body, which is your forehead, in sajda, in your salat, nothing lower than this.”
“That if I want to judge, instead of judging other people, I should judge myself first.”
“Instead of taking the case in the court, you make a court by yourself.”
“the only thing that will work is fadl of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that real humility begins with judging ourselves honestly before judging anyone else. Even when we pray, give charity, or do good deeds, we should examine whether our intentions are sincere. In disagreements, we should first hold an inner court and ask whether the other person's complaint is true. The speaker reminds us that we are ultimately dependent on Allah's mercy and grace. Love of the Ahlul Bayt should lead us toward better character, repentance, and thoughtful dua.
- What is one thing you could honestly check about yourself this week?
- How can we tell whether we are doing a good deed for Allah or for people's praise?
- What would it look like to hold an inner court before arguing with someone?
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