Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2026.
The Prophet’s mercy still matters today
“Volunteer, feed the hungry and the poor and defend the oppressed regardless of their background, regardless of their status in the community.”
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Recitation from Surah al-Kahf introduces faith, humility, and the dangers of worldly status.
- The story of the overlooked woman who cleaned the Prophet's mosque shows that humble service has profound worth.
- The Prophet's universal mercy is illustrated through his gentle correction of Muawiyah's prayer mistake.
- A young man asking about zina is guided through compassionate questions and prayer rather than shame.
- The Prophet's mercy extends to animals and enemies, including a distressed bird and the people of Mecca.
- Listeners are urged to create safe spaces, serve vulnerable people, be generous with family, and defend the oppressed.
Try this week
Correct mistakes by explaining rather than humiliating.
Create safe spaces for youth and people struggling with temptation.
Volunteer in the local community.
Feed hungry and poor people.
Defend oppressed people regardless of their background or status.
Practice generosity with family.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Its recitation introduces faith, the Companions of the Cave, and the parable of worldly wealth.
Sahih MuslimThe narration of Muawiyah ibn al-Hakam shows a new Muslim corrected gently after speaking during prayer.
Musnad AhmadThe narration of the young man asking permission for zina illustrates compassionate guidance instead of public shaming.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“I have never in my life seen a teacher before him or after him who taught better than he did by Allah he did not scold me by Allah he did not strike me by Allah he did not insult me”
“he did not push the sinner away he pulled him closer to him he addressed his psychological pain and he prayed for his healing”
“Volunteer, feed the hungry and the poor and defend the oppressed regardless of their background, regardless of their status in the community.”
Where it was given
The masjids
Masjid Fulton1852 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825Jumu'ah 1:00 PM Arabic-English (Imam Ahmadullah Masoud) · 2:00 PM Dari (Br. Mirwais Hydari)SALAM Arden Center985 Enterprise Dr, Sacramento, CA 95825Jumu'ah English khutbah 12:00 PMSALAM Islamic Center4545 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841Jumu'ah 12:00 PM Arabic · English khutbah 1:15 PM, prayer 1:35 PMKhateebKhalid SayediMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Fulton13 khutbahs
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