Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 21, 2026.
Knowing Allah should make us humble
“The more you understand the might of God the more you should act in humility.”
In one sentence
True humility, rooted in knowing Allah and recognizing one's own shortcomings, is a central prophetic ethic that elevates believers and should shape how they treat others.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Uses the encounter with Dimam ibn Tha'laba to show the Prophet's humility and approachability.
- Connects prophetic teaching and pre-Islamic counsel to gentleness, humility, and noble character.
- Argues that ethical upbringing should accompany and prepare people for religious practice.
- Uses Quranic verses and prophetic examples to illustrate humility in public life, worship, and the home.
- Explains humility as knowledge of Allah, awareness of personal shortcomings, and rejection of worldly superiority.
- Concludes that humility brings honor in this life and the Hereafter, followed by supplication and prayer.
Try this week
Treat people gently and humbly, without making anyone feel inferior because of wealth, fame, or status.
Raise children in ethics and good character so religious practice grows from sincere moral formation.
Help with household responsibilities and ordinary repairs instead of acting superior at home.
Keep worship balanced rather than adopting extreme practices that conflict with the Prophet's Sunnah.
When praised, remember personal shortcomings and ask Allah to forgive what others do not know.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 62:9Frames leaving work and attending Friday remembrance as a response to Allah's call.
Quran 21:107Presents the Prophet as mercy to all creation.
Quran 49:13Teaches that taqwa, rather than wealth or status, determines honor before Allah.
Quran 25:63-64Shows humble conduct alongside devoted worship among the servants of the Most Merciful.
Quran 26:215Uses lowering one's wing to believers as an image of closeness and humility.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the more you know God the more you should be of humbleness and humility the more you understand the might of God the more you should act in humility”
“be of humility so no one will feel superior to the other and this is what we are falling into now”
“Anyone who establishes this kind of humility in his life Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala will bring his matter up in this dunya everyone around him will love him”
“never I met a Muslim but I felt he could be better than me in the eyes of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that humility is one of the Prophet Muhammad's most important qualities. He was approachable, served his family, and never treated worldly status as proof that someone was better than another person. Real humility grows when we know Allah's greatness and recognize our own weaknesses. It should appear in how we speak, care for our families, worship, and treat people with less wealth or status. Allah raises those who humble themselves for Him.
- What is one humble thing you could do at home this week?
- Why might knowing Allah make a person kinder?
- How can someone be devoted without becoming extreme?
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