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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Daily Sunnah brings joy to Muslim homes

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“Smiling in the face of your brother, in the face of your sister is an act of charity.”

The khateeb, at 16:52

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In one sentence

Muslims should embody the Prophet Muhammad’s merciful, cheerful, generous character through daily smiles, greetings, forgiveness, and Sunnah-following in their homes and communities.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The khutbah presents smiling, greeting, and gift-giving as neglected acts of Islamic charity.
  2. The Prophet’s gentleness is contrasted with firmness on truth and positive interpretations of others’ behavior.
  3. Stories and social research are used to connect smiling, warmth, relationships, and wellbeing.
  4. Listeners are urged to pause during conflicts, reject blame, and treat others as seen and valued.
  5. Love for the Prophet is defined as living his Sunnah daily rather than focusing only on Mawlid.
  6. The khutbah closes with calls to bring joy into homes, volunteer, support community members, and pray for the ill and oppressed.
Try this week
Smile and greet people warmly when entering the masjid.
Compete to initiate salam.
Give small gifts or thoughtful messages without worrying about their material value.
Pause during arguments and remember that the other person is not the enemy.
Practice the Prophet’s Sunnah daily in the home.
Choose joy and be uplifting even when circumstances are difficult.
Volunteer in community programs and support people who are ill.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“That smiling in the face of your brother, in the face of your sister is an act of charity.”
ICCP · Potomac, MD
Play from 16:52
“we can be firm on the truth but do it in a beautiful way.”
ICCP · Potomac, MD
Play from 24:33
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that smiling at someone is an act of charity and part of following the Prophet Muhammad’s example. A warm greeting, a small gift, or telling someone we made dua for them can help them feel remembered and appreciated. The khateeb explained that we can be gentle and compassionate while still standing firmly for what is right. He encouraged us to approach disagreements as people facing a problem together and to avoid making children feel they have to earn our love. He asked us to bring the sunnah into our homes through kindness, cheerfulness, and actions that show our love for the Prophet.

  1. Who helped you feel noticed or welcome today, and what did they do?
  2. What small gesture could you make this week to show someone you care?
  3. When we disagree at home, what could help us work on the problem together?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Center of Potomac10601 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854Jumu'ah Adhan 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICCP96 khutbahs
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