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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 5, 2026.

True honor comes from good character

Madinah Masjid

“The best among you is he who is the best one in manners.”

The khateeb, at 21:10

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In one sentence

The Prophet Muhammad's example teaches that true excellence lies in good character, mercy, and gentle treatment of every person, especially those with less power.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. It contrasts pre-Islamic mistreatment of women and servants with the Prophet's mercy and teaching of human equality.
  2. It argues that good manners, not wealth, strength, or social status, make someone truly honorable.
  3. Aisha's report is used to show that the Prophet never struck people, women, or servants.
  4. Anas's long service illustrates the Prophet's patience, gentle correction, and refusal to rebuke harshly.
  5. The khutbah closes by urging taqwa, love of the Prophet, mercy, righteous conduct, and accountability before Allah.
Try this week
Show love, mercy, kindness, and humility toward other people.
Treat women, servants, workers, and vulnerable people with dignity and never hit them.
Respond to mistakes with patience and gentle correction rather than harsh rebuke.
Model good character through consistent action, not merely speech.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 33:21
Sahih al-BukhariShows the Prophet's patience and gentleness toward Anas during years of service.
Quran 99:7-8Emphasizes accountability for even the smallest good or evil deed.
Quran 16:90Concludes with the command to justice, excellence, and moral restraint.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the best among you is he who is the best one in manners”
Madinah Masjid · Carrollton, TX
Play from 21:10
“Nabiya Kareem sallallahu alayhi wa sallam never hit anybody or any woman or any servant”
Madinah Masjid · Carrollton, TX
Play from 24:14
“change the environment by his action not by only his saying”
Madinah Masjid · Carrollton, TX
Play from 30:24
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah taught that the Prophet Muhammad is our example for how to live with good character. He changed people's attitudes by showing love and mercy, including toward people who opposed him and toward those with less power. The speaker highlighted that he never hit women or servants and that Anas served him for years without being harshly rebuked. We were reminded that wealth and status do not make someone excellent; good manners do. This week, we can follow that example by making our homes, workplaces, and community gentler through our actions.

  1. When has someone shown you mercy, and how did it affect you?
  2. How can we make our home more gentle this week?
  3. What is one mistake we can respond to with patience instead of anger?
Where it was given

The masjid

Madinah Masjid of Carrollton2180 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006Jumu'ah 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Madinah Masjid7 khutbahs
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