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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 11, 2026.

Practice faith through wise daily choices

ICC · Ahmad Soboh

“Make sure you don't harm them.”

The khateeb, at 27:16

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In one sentence

Faith in Allah and the Last Day should be built wisely and expressed through gradual practice, careful speech, generosity, family ties, and active care for neighbors.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces the Prophet’s divinely taught wisdom: good speech, patience, and wise engagement.
  2. Explains gradual teaching: establish faith and love of Allah before harder obligations.
  3. Applies five hadiths to relatives, guests, modesty, intoxicant settings, and speech.
  4. Adds two neighbor-focused hadiths: generosity and avoiding harm.
  5. Connects neighbor care to Ramadan outreach, hate-letter solidarity, protecting the masjid, and everyday courtesy.
  6. Closes with calls to greet supporters, make dua, and perform a janazah prayer.
Try this week
Call and reconnect with a relative after Jumu'ah.
Welcome guests generously and teach children the value of generosity.
Cover the awrah and lower the gaze in public locker rooms and bathrooms.
Leave gatherings where intoxicants are being circulated unless there is genuine necessity.
Before speaking, ask whether the words are beneficial or harmful; say good or remain quiet.
Reach out to neighbors before Ramadan with an apology, gifts, and contact information for concerns.
Do not throw trash near neighbors’ homes, block driveways, spy, or listen to private disputes.
Check on elderly neighbors and help with errands or household tasks.
After salah, greet and thank the people supporting the masjid.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 5Used to emphasize care for close and related neighbors.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“if we go with the wisdom of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam and we go gradually little by little establish some foundation”
ICC · Pomona, CA
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“when you look at your neighbors at home make sure you don't harm them make sure you don't throw trash in front of their house make sure you don't park in front of their driveway”
ICC · Pomona, CA
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that the Prophet taught people gradually, helping them build love for Allah and strong faith before taking on harder responsibilities. The khateeb connected belief in Allah and the Day of Judgment with everyday actions: keeping family ties, welcoming guests generously, and choosing good words. He also spoke about modesty and avoiding gatherings where intoxicants are being passed around. He gave special attention to neighbors, encouraging us to respect their privacy, avoid causing inconvenience, and offer practical help. He shared how neighbors supported the masjid after a hate letter and encouraged Muslims to show that same care for others. As a family, we can start with a small act of connection, kindness, or service this week.

  1. Which relative could we call this week, and what would you like to ask them?
  2. How could we help a guest feel welcome in our home?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Claremont3641 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91767KhateebAhmad SobohMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICC38 khutbahs
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