10:06 the seed of khayr and…15:23 if you have the chance…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 3, 2026.

Every heart can open a door to goodness

EPIC · Muhammad Al Durrah

“If you have the chance to enter any door of khair, do it by yourself.”

The khateeb, at 15:23

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In one sentence

Because every person has a capacity for goodness, Muslims should actively open doors to it by welcoming people, repenting, deepening prayer, repairing relationships, and acting immediately while preparing for Ramadan.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Weather closures and community service announcements cover shelters, food drives, and blood donations.
  2. As Shaaban begins, prepare for Ramadan by taking any sincere path toward Allah.
  3. Stories of newcomers and children harmed by harsh treatment show why Muslims must be keys to goodness.
  4. Invest in the soul, seize opportunities for sadaqah and waqf, and choose halal paths over sinful relationships.
  5. Do not delay repentance; improve salah through reflection, khushu', varied recitation, and dua in sujood.
  6. Remember Gaza and Palestine, restore others' rights, and use every open door of goodness.
Try this week
Prepare for Ramadan during Shaaban by beginning a sincere act of worship now.
Welcome first-time masjid visitors gently and avoid shaming or excluding them.
Repent promptly, leave haram behavior, and pursue halal alternatives.
Improve salah through reflection, varied recitation, khushu', and dua in sujood.
Repair relationships and return any rights owed to parents, family, or others.
Take opportunities for sadaqah, waqf, food-drive support, and blood donation.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the seed of khayr and goodness in the heart of every human and we should try our best to be the keys of khayr”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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“if you have the chance to enter any door of khair do it by yourself”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 15:23
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Shaaban is a chance to prepare for Ramadan, and we should not wait for a perfect moment to begin doing good. The imam reminded us that the masjid should welcome people gently, because harsh treatment can push someone away from prayer and faith. We should care for our souls by repenting, choosing halal paths, praying with attention, and making dua in sujood. We should also repair any rights or relationships we have neglected. Finally, we should remember suffering families in Gaza and Palestine and use every open door of goodness while we can.

  1. Who could you welcome or encourage this week?
  2. What is one good deed you can start today instead of postponing?
  3. What helps you focus more during salah?
Where it was given

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East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMKhateebMuhammad Al DurrahMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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