Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 28, 2026.
Love the Prophet through active mercy
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Connects the Prophet’s universal mercy to suffering in today’s world.
- Explains that love for the Prophet must move from inward feeling to outward conduct.
- Uses human diversity and Surah al-Hujurat to reject supremacist hierarchies.
- Applies rahmah to Nepal, Palestine, Sudan, and everyday communal interactions.
- Calls listeners to learn someone’s name, practice kindness, and embody mercy before the day ends.
- Concludes with supplication for hearts transformed into active compassion.
Try this week
Donate or contribute to relief for people in Nepal when the community message is sent.
Make dua for Nepal and other suffering communities if unable to donate.
Turn to someone prayed with and learn their name.
Show mercy in daily encounters with coworkers, family, friends, neighbors, drivers, and service workers.
Be kind to neighbors, visit the sick, accept invitations, and keep promises.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The Quran is trying to produce a certain type of human being. May Allah make us the doers of His word and not simply the readers and the sayers of it.”
“Take a minute and turn to the persons that you just prayed with and learn their names.”
“Let yourself embrace the beauty that is you. And don't let this day of Jummah end without you being a source of rahmah for somebody else.”
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