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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2026.

Good character makes Islam visible

Masjid AlSalam

“Present yourself with good character and good manners to the people.”

The khateeb, at 33:51

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In one sentence

Muslims present Islam most powerfully by embodying truthful, gentle, trustworthy, compassionate character and consistent practice, especially when faith is misunderstood.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The khutbah opens with Quranic imagery of truth overcoming falsehood.
  2. It addresses how Muslims can explain Islam to curious non-Muslim coworkers.
  3. The example of Mu'adh ibn Jabal emphasizes gradual, gentle, encouraging da'wah.
  4. The speaker stresses personal integrity: truthfulness, trustworthiness, neighborly care, patience, and controlled anger.
  5. The sermon concludes that good character, appearance, and actions should visibly testify to Islam, even in socially difficult times.
Try this week
Begin with self-reform and practice the Islam you want others to see.
Speak truth, fulfill promises and trusts, and avoid deception.
Explain Islam gradually to interested coworkers, leading with encouragement rather than fear.
Treat neighbors, newcomers, and critics with gentleness, patience, soft speech, and good character.
Care for orphans and check on neighbors’ wellbeing.
After salah, recite the dua asking Allah for remembrance, gratitude, and excellent worship.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“be easy with the people show them the kinder side of Islam do not be so aggressive with them”
Masjid AlSalam · Champions / Spring, TX
Play from 25:20
“make sure your tongue is always speaking truth because if your tongue is not speaking the truth what effect will the words have that they hear from you”
Masjid AlSalam · Champions / Spring, TX
Play from 30:06
“present yourself with good character and good manners to the people deal with people in the best manner this is your most powerful da'wah to Islam”
Masjid AlSalam · Champions / Spring, TX
Play from 33:51
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah taught that Muslims represent Islam most powerfully through the way they live, not only through what they say. Using the example of Mu'adh ibn Jabal being sent to Yemen, the speaker emphasized gentleness, gradual teaching, glad tidings, and avoiding oppression. He urged us to be truthful, keep promises, honor trusts, care for neighbors and orphans, control anger, and spread peace. Even when Islam feels misunderstood or strange, we should hold firmly to our faith with patience and good character. Our actions, appearance, and manners should make the beauty of Islam visible.

  1. What is one kind action that could show someone the beauty of Islam?
  2. How can we be truthful and trustworthy at school, work, or home?
  3. What helps someone stay confident when others misunderstand their faith?
Where it was given

The masjid

ISGH Masjid AlSalam (Champions Islamic Center)16700 Old Louetta Rd, Spring, TX 77379Jumu'ah 1:35 PM, 2:35 PM & 3:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid AlSalam14 khutbahs
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