Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 3, 2025.
The Sunnah should shape daily character
“A real man always controls his hand.”
In one sentence
Muslims should strengthen both worship and character by adopting the Prophet Muhammad’s sunnah in personal conduct, relationships, generosity, modesty, self-reliance, and parenting.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Defines iman as both worship and lived behavior, including speech, dealings, character, and appearance.
- Illustrates prophetic self-control, modesty, quiet speech, forgiveness, and justice in personal and family life.
- Urges visiting the sick, helping grieving families, welcoming low-income people, and caring for orphans.
- Encourages men to share household work and become more self-reliant.
- Uses Anas’s ten years of service to teach gentle, non-nitpicking guidance of children before closing with prayer.
Try this week
Adopt at least one sunnah of the Prophet in daily life.
Control the hand and tongue during conflict and avoid physical, verbal, or psychological abuse.
Forgive personal wrongs while upholding justice for others.
Visit the sick and help grieving families with consolation and burial support.
Accept invitations from poor or low-income people and mix with them humbly.
Support and comfort orphans.
Help with household work and practice self-reliance.
Guide children without constant fault-finding, using trusted teachers when appropriate.
Sources the khateeb cited
Jami` at-TirmidhiPresented as a source for the Prophet’s appearance, habits, character, and dealings with people.
Surah 93Reinforced care for orphans and beggars, along with gratitude for Allah’s blessings.
Surah 112Reinforced the khutbah’s opening emphasis on Allah’s oneness.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“When two human beings, they live together, there's always going to be clashes. Emotions are always there. We are not emotionless. But a real man always controls his hand.”
“Learn to mix with the people who have low income. It will soften your heart. And obviously, we shouldn't be arrogant and show off to them our wealth.”
“Anas radiallahu anhu says, I served the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam for ten years straight. Ten years he was in his service. And he said, in these ten years, he never said to me, uff.”
Where it was given
The masjid
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