Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 10, 2026.
Justice must guide every relationship
“Your first thought must be "what would Allah want me to do?"”
In one sentence
Justice begins with making Allah the highest priority and then practicing fairness, self-discipline, accountability, and mercy in every relationship and community.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces justice as a central Quranic obligation and explains that it must prevail over preference, desire, wealth, and family loyalty.
- Defines justice as following Allah’s commands and placing everything in its proper place.
- Uses Abu Bakr’s leadership advice to emphasize accountability, correction, and humility.
- Argues that societal injustice cannot be changed by passivity and that reform must begin with oneself, one’s home, and one’s community.
- Applies justice to relationships with Allah, oneself, friends, neighbors, and broader society.
- Concludes with forgiveness, good character, prayer, and communal announcements.
Try this week
Ask what Allah would want before making important decisions.
Follow a bad deed with a good deed.
Audit what you eat, drink, watch, listen to, and consume.
Begin reform with yourself, your home, your relationship with Allah, your neighbors, and your community.
Give people charitable excuses and forgive isolated mistakes.
Support correct leadership and respectfully correct mistakes.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 4Commands believers to uphold justice even against themselves, parents, relatives, rich people, or poor people.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Justice does not care about your opinion Justice does not care about your preference Justice does not care about your blood relationship”
“If you ever have a situation in life and you think "what should I do?" Your first thought must be "what would Allah want me to do?"”
“It's only fair that you give A random person 99 excuses Let alone someone who's close to you”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that justice is not just an idea for courts or governments; it begins with each of us. We should put Allah first, follow His guidance, and ask what He wants before making decisions. We should also treat our bodies, minds, families, friends, neighbors, and communities fairly. Real change starts small, with our own habits and homes, and grows through patient, forgiving, responsible relationships. When people make honest mistakes, we should give them room to improve rather than quickly condemning them.
- What is one fair choice you could make this week at home?
- How can we give someone the benefit of the doubt?
- What is one habit or type of media you may need to reconsider?
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