11:44 You don't have any…15:07 That is not a proof…34:02 If you don't know,…34:05 We look at each other,…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 25, 2026.

Assume the best before making accusations

Masjid As-Sunnah · Abu Usamah

“We look at each other, and we have good opinions about one another.”

The khateeb, at 34:05

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In one sentence

Muslims must resist unsupported suspicion by seeking clarification, assuming the best reasonable interpretation, and maintaining good opinion of Allah and others.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Uses Aisha's account to illustrate how suspicion can arise and be corrected through explanation.
  2. Defines suspicion and warns that it often leads to spying, eavesdropping, and backbiting.
  3. Distinguishes good and bad opinion, emphasizing trust in Allah's help.
  4. Applies the warning to spouses, children, phones, rumors, and unfamiliar community members.
  5. Uses the slander against Aisha and Umar's advice to encourage charitable interpretations and direct conversation.
  6. Closes by urging self-reflection, proof before accusations, and resistance to su' al-dhan.
Try this week
Assume good of Allah and others when clear evidence is absent.
Do not spy, eavesdrop, track people, search their phones, or backbite.
Ask someone directly about a troubling observation before drawing conclusions.
Reflect on family and community relationships and actively resist su' al-dhan.
Support the masjid after prayer by donating or buying the food outside.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimAisha's account illustrates how the Prophet addressed suspicion through explanation and gentleness.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You don't have any proof about the thing, but you have an idea.”
Masjid As-Sunnah · Kissimmee, FL
Play from 11:44
“That is not a proof that a person is having a relationship, extramarital affairs.”
Masjid As-Sunnah · Kissimmee, FL
Play from 15:07
“If you don't know, it's not your business to ask those kind of questions.”
Masjid As-Sunnah · Kissimmee, FL
Play from 34:02
“We look at each other, and we have good opinions about one another.”
Masjid As-Sunnah · Kissimmee, FL
Play from 34:05
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches us not to build accusations on guesses. When we see or hear something worrying, we should ask respectfully and seek the truth instead of spying, searching phones, or repeating rumors. We should think well of Allah and trust that He can help us, while still doing our part through prayer, repentance, and responsible action. At home and in the masjid, we should give people the best reasonable interpretation and remember that no one is perfect. The goal is to replace suspicion with trust, honest conversation, and mercy.

  1. What is the difference between noticing something and assuming you know why it happened?
  2. How can our family ask difficult questions without spying or accusing?
  3. What would having a good opinion of Allah look like during a hard week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid As-Sunnah (Quran and Sunnah Association of Florida)1535 S Hoagland Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746Jumu'ah 1:30 PMKhateebAbu UsamahMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid As-Sunnah18 khutbahs
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