22:15 the greatest sunnah of…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 6, 2026.

Prophetic character comes before religious rights

OBKIC · Abdullahi Jaranow

“The greatest sunnah of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam after iman in Allah ta'ala is the character of a believer.”

The khateeb, at 22:15

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In one sentence

Believers should emulate the Prophet Muhammad's mercy, attentiveness, gentleness, and emotional self-control, prioritizing character over merely enforcing religious rights in relationships.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Praises Allah's beauty and presents the Prophet as the finest example of inward and outward excellence.
  2. Uses a Quranic teaching to show that prophetic gentleness attracted people while harshness would repel them.
  3. Illustrates compassion through full attention to difficult people, respectful greetings, and consideration for Aisha.
  4. Warns against online labeling and weaponizing religious rules, rights, and scripture in marriages and parenting.
  5. Closes by urging heart purification, anger control, and daily self-improvement.
Try this week
Give people full attention and treat them with dignity, including those who are difficult or disagreeable.
Avoid online debates, labeling, and condemning people through religious arguments.
Do not weaponize Islamic rights, rules, or scripture against spouses or children.
Work on purifying your heart, controlling anger, and becoming better each day.
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In the khateeb's words

“the greatest sunnah of the prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam after iman in Allah ta'ala is the character of a believer”
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For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, showed mercy through the way he treated people. He gave people his full attention and made them feel valued, even while carrying many responsibilities. The khateeb explained that being right is not enough: we also need to understand people's feelings and speak with gentleness. In our families, he encouraged us to move beyond demanding our rights and to treat one another with care. He ended by reminding us to work on our own hearts and practice the strength of controlling ourselves when angry.

  1. What helps you feel that someone is really listening to you?
  2. How could you say something difficult with gentleness?
  3. What could help you pause before speaking when you feel angry?
Where it was given

The masjid

Omar Bin Al-Khattab Islamic Center12622 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178KhateebAbdullahi JaranowMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at OBKIC106 khutbahs
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