9:59 We are all Warners.…19:14 You don't put them…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 23, 2025.

Guide others with wisdom and good character

Masjid Al Ansar · Waseem Abdullah
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In one sentence

Muslims should guide themselves and others toward tawhid and goodness through wisdom, gentle speech, responsible correction, and exemplary character.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Muslims are responsible for warning themselves, their families, and others about spiritual danger.
  2. The prophets modeled calling people to tawhid through patience, wisdom, and gentle speech.
  3. Dawah should avoid insults and correct wrongdoing according to one's legitimate ability, without causing greater harm.
  4. Teaching and guiding others brings continuing reward and divine blessings.
  5. Muslims should use relationships, social media, good character, and mosque open days to explain Islam.
Try this week
Warn and care for yourself, your family, friends, colleagues, and community.
Use the hand only where you have legitimate authority; otherwise advise verbally, or reject wrongdoing inwardly if intervention would worsen harm.
Invite others to Islam through wisdom, gentle speech, good character, social media, and everyday relationships.
Support mosque open days so visitors can learn about Islam and the Muslim community.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 66:6Used to emphasize protecting oneself and one's family from the Fire.
Quran 16:125Used to call for dawah through wisdom, good advice, and the best manner of debate.
Quran 41:33Used to describe calling people to Allah and pairing speech with righteous action.
Sahih MuslimUsed to explain changing wrong by the hand, tongue, or heart according to ability.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We are all Warners. Given People warning. We are all Da'i.”
Masjid Al Ansar · Jamaica, NY
Play from 9:59
“You don't put them down. Their color, their skin, their face.”
Masjid Al Ansar · Jamaica, NY
Play from 19:14
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Shaykh Waseem reminded us that inviting people toward Allah begins with caring about them and wanting goodness for them. He described how the prophets taught with patience, wisdom, and gentle words, including Ibrahim's respectful way of speaking to his father. Even when we disagree, we should avoid insults and keep our purpose focused on helping people. When we see something wrong, we should consider what we can do and whether our response could make things worse. He encouraged us to share what we understand, welcome people into our mosques, and let our character, behavior, and words help others find guidance.

  1. How could you offer a helpful reminder to someone without embarrassing them?
  2. What would you show or explain to a friend visiting our mosque for the first time?
  3. What is one good thing you understand about Islam that you could share kindly this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al Ansar, Inc.161-34 Foch Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:00 PM · Salah 1:50 PMKhateebWaseem AbdullahMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Al Ansar41 khutbahs
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