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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 16, 2026.

Forgiveness restores peace and earns mercy

Masjid Ul Haqq

“You want to have mercy? You got to show mercy.”

The khateeb, at 20:40

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In one sentence

Muslims should forgive with dignity, restrain anger, and practice kindness and service because forgiveness purifies the heart, restores tranquility, and draws Allah’s forgiveness.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces respectful forgiveness as a key part of beautiful character.
  2. Uses the slander of Aisha and Abu Bakr’s reaction to explain Allah’s command to pardon.
  3. Presents forgiveness as an obligatory communal responsibility and part of human nature.
  4. Contrasts Islamic courage and kindness with aggression toward fellow Muslims, drawing on the Prophet’s experience at Ta’if.
  5. Explains that anger harms physical and mental health, while forgiveness restores tranquility.
  6. Calls listeners to self-examination, community service, study, and preparation for Ramadan.
Try this week
Forgive fellow Muslims without harboring resentment.
Lower your voice and restrain anger during mosque or community disagreements.
Examine whether envy or anger is obscuring Allah’s blessings.
Serve the masjid and fellow Muslims with humility, even when it requires sacrifice.
Attend the announced follow-up and fiqh-of-fasting class, and prepare spiritually for Ramadan.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“I'm telling you, man, good character is a sign of courage.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
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“You want to be forgiven? You got to forgive. You want to have mercy? You got to show mercy.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that forgiving others with respect is part of beautiful character. Through the story of Abu Bakr being hurt by gossip about his daughter Aisha, the khateeb connected forgiving others with our own desire for Allah's forgiveness. He encouraged us to control our anger and see kindness as a sign of courage. He also reminded us that after repeatedly hurting someone, we need to do the work of repairing the relationship while recognizing that a believer should not be harmed in the same way twice. As a family, we can practice speaking gently, appreciating Allah's blessings, and helping our community with humility.

  1. What could you say when someone upsets you that would show both kindness and courage?
  2. What could someone do after saying sorry to help rebuild trust?
  3. What blessing from Allah can you appreciate today, and how could you share some good with someone else?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ul Haqq514 Islamic Way, Baltimore, MD 21217Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:15 PM; iqamah 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Ul Haqq48 khutbahs
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