Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 19, 2026.
Good character means balance and kindness
“Good character revolves around balance, knowing what to do at which time, remaining resilient in the face of hardship, and relying upon Allah alone to strengthen one's foundation.”
In one sentence
Good character in Islam is a balanced, modest, kind, calm, trustworthy way of treating people that turns empathy into action and reflects the Prophet's example.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Good character begins with modesty, including dress, speech, and inner conduct.
- Believers avoid insults and harshness while advising others with kindness.
- Calmness, flexibility, and balance prevent emotional reactions and interpersonal problems.
- Strong character turns empathy into practical service, generosity, mercy, and anger control.
- Trustworthiness and safety for others reflect the Prophet's example and righteous character.
Try this week
Think before speaking or acting, especially during hardship.
Avoid cursing, vulgar speech, insults, and unnecessary harshness.
Advise fellow Muslims toward truth out of love rather than spite.
Help people in need with money, time, or effort.
Make others happy, relieve their troubles, forgive debts, or feed the hungry.
Control anger and suppress rage when possible.
Move away from sins and evil deeds.
Sources the khateeb cited
Jami` at-TirmidhiA person's religion and character are criteria for accepting a marriage proposal.
Sunan Ibn MajahThe defining character of Islam is modesty.
Surah 24Speech manifests the character within a person.
Jami` at-TirmidhiBelievers do not insult others or use vulgar, shameless speech.
Sahih MuslimAllah loves kindness and rewards it beyond what harshness receives.
Sahih al-BukhariThe believer's resilience is illustrated by a tender plant returning to balance.
Jami` at-TirmidhiThose who show mercy to people receive mercy from Allah.
Musnad AhmadA Muslim is trusted, keeps others safe from tongue and hand, and strives against personal sin.
Musnad AhmadThe Prophet was sent to perfect righteous character.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“And they understand that life is too short to spend our time being malicious towards other people.”
“good character revolves around balance, knowing what to do at which time, remaining resilient in the face of hardship, and relying upon Allah alone to strengthen one's foundation.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that good character is a central part of Islam. It includes modest speech, kindness, calmness, flexibility, and protecting others from harm. True empathy does not stop at feeling sorry; it leads us to give our time, effort, money, or support. We should control anger, avoid spite, and advise others with love. The Prophet Muhammad is our example of trustworthy and excellent character.
- When did staying calm help you solve a problem?
- Who could use your time or help this week?
- How can our words make people feel safe?
Where it was given
The masjid
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