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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2026.

Overcome arrogance through humble service

Masjid Abo Ther
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The khutbah calls Muslims to overcome hidden arrogance through self-examination and humble service, while parents proactively guide children through puberty with truthful, patient, values-based education.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines arrogance, distinguishes it from self-admiration, and identifies pride in beliefs, character, and worship.
  2. Explains arrogance as rooted in imagined superiority, ignorance, and hidden inner feelings of inadequacy.
  3. Prescribes self-monitoring, reflection on human dependence, humble service, accepting truth, and admitting mistakes.
  4. Provides guidance on cat hair on prayer clothing under differing scholarly rulings.
  5. Urges parents to teach children religious traditions early and begin puberty education around ages nine to twelve.
  6. Recommends biological explanation, moral guidance, patience, communication, media monitoring, and considerate parking behavior.
Try this week
Monitor yourself for feelings of superiority when interacting with others.
Reflect on human dependence on Allah and the consequences of arrogance.
Practice humility through cleaning, carrying rubbish, serving yourself, and serving family members.
Accept truth even from younger or less socially prominent people; admit mistakes and repent.
Teach children religious traditions early.
Begin puberty education around ages nine to twelve, explaining biology, hygiene, and moral boundaries.
Spend time with children, reassure them, respond patiently to mood swings, and monitor their media consumption.
Avoid blocking other cars in the mosque parking lot.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 35:15Human dependence on Allah is used as a remedy for arrogance.
Surah 103Recited at the close, emphasizing faith, good works, truth, and patience.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Teach your children our traditions Before the murji'ah Get to them first”
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“Instead We should describe Describe what is happening As a natural change In their body Explaining it simply Calmly And without complexity”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah begins by warning that arrogance can hide even inside beliefs, good character, or worship, so we should examine ourselves and practice humble service. It reminds parents to give children religious and moral guidance before outside influences shape them. Parents should begin calm, truthful puberty education around ages nine to twelve, explain bodily changes and hygiene, and guide new feelings within moral values. Patience, reassurance, time together, and attention to media can protect trust and help children grow safely. Even ordinary courtesy, such as not blocking cars in the parking lot, is part of serving others.

  1. What makes it easier for children to ask parents difficult questions?
  2. How can our family show patience when someone is stressed or moody?
Where it was given

The masjid

Abu Ther Al-Ghafari Mosque273 Donald St, Ottawa, ON
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