Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2026.
Control anger and show mercy
“True strength lies in that person who can control himself.”
In one sentence
The two khutbahs teach that Muslims should embody the Prophet's example by controlling anger, forgiving others, showing mercy, and pursuing religious knowledge throughout life.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Explains that worship requires living out the Qur'an through the Sunnah and the Prophet's example.
- Uses the conquest of Makkah and Ta'if to show forgiveness and restraint when holding power.
- Applies Prophetic anger-management guidance to family, work, and conflict: pause, change position, and speak later.
- Calls listeners to treat people mercifully so they may receive Allah's mercy.
- Argues that adults should continue learning Islam, following examples from Umar, Ibn Abbas, and women among the Companions.
- Urges families to join classes, maintain humility, and combine knowledge with practical action.
Try this week
When angry, pause, remain quiet, and consider the consequences before speaking.
Change physical position when anger rises: sit down if standing, lie down if still angry, or leave the situation temporarily.
Return to difficult conversations later rather than arguing with angry family members or coworkers.
Join a Qur'an, Arabic, or Islamic studies class and continue learning as an adult.
Arrange shared learning with a spouse or family member and teach each other what you learn.
Attend the announced weekly seerah series with family.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe Ta'if incident illustrates the Prophet's refusal to seek revenge.
Jami` at-TirmidhiMercy toward people is presented as a means of receiving Allah's mercy.
Surah 1The discussion of guidance connects seeking knowledge with acting upon it.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The Qur'an, it teaches us what Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala wants from us. And the life of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam teaches us how to live by the Qur'an.”
“No, true strength lies in That person who can control himself He can control his emotions when he is angry”
“Disengage from that situation Take a moment, take a step back And then come back into the moment and discuss it”
“we learn the knowledge of the deen of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala with the intention of practically implementing it in my own life”
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