Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2026.
Good companionship leads us toward Jannah
“A good companion reminds you of Allah.”
In one sentence
Believers should examine themselves as companions, honor others, and align their relationships and actions with sincere submission to Allah and the pursuit of Jannah.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- A harmful companion can become a source of regret in the Hereafter.
- Listeners are urged to examine what kind of companion they themselves are.
- Good companionship means reminding others of Allah, following the Prophet’s way, and protecting their honor.
- Spouses should help one another reach Jannah, which is earned through righteous actions rather than affiliation or name.
- The khutbah closes with supplications for good companionship, repentance, purified hearts, and success in this life and the Hereafter.
Try this week
Evaluate whether your friendships remind you of Allah and encourage good deeds.
Make prayer and attendance at the masjid priorities when possible.
Correct companions gently when they make mistakes, without humiliating them.
Protect other people’s honor and avoid cursing or dishonoring them.
Ask Allah for forgiveness, purified hearts, good companionship, and relationships that help lead to Jannah.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“A good companion reminds you of Allah. A good companion follows the way of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.”
“So instead of looking at others, let's look at ourselves. Am I a good person? Am I an honest person? Am I a sincere, devout worshiper of Allah?”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah asks us to examine what kind of companions we are, not only what kind of friends we have. A good companion reminds people of Allah, encourages prayer and good deeds, and corrects mistakes with care. Our families and marriages should help one another reach Jannah through sincere actions, not merely through names or affiliations. We should regularly ask Allah to forgive us, purify our hearts, repair our relationships, and make our worship visible in how we treat others.
- Who is someone who helps remind you of Allah, and how do they do that?
- What does it look like to correct someone without hurting their honor?
- What is one action our family can take this week to help each other do good?
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