Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 7, 2025.
Let sacred guidance shape every decision
“The sharia was her number one priority.”
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Calls worshippers to taqwa, gratitude, and relief for oppressed Muslims.
- Introduces the crisis of role models and presents the Prophet and his Companions as guides.
- Explains Allah’s name As-Sami' through Khawla’s complaint about her husband’s zihar.
- Shows how revelation answered Khawla, corrected harmful marital speech, and provided expiation.
- Draws five lessons: guard the tongue, prioritize sacred law, seek counsel, remain patient, and trust that Allah hears.
- Closes with prayers for the ummah and a reminder to practice justice, excellence, and kinship.
Try this week
Guard your tongue by avoiding curses, belittling, and hurtful jokes.
Make sacred guidance a priority in transactions, sales, and daily decisions.
Tell a trusted person when you are facing difficulty and seek their advice.
Avoid rash decisions, resentment, blaming, and prolonged complaints.
Practice beautiful patience while waiting for Allah’s guidance and justice.
Serve others, remove pride and arrogance, and follow the Prophet’s sunnah inwardly and outwardly.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 58Uses Khawla's complaint to show that Allah hears personal suffering and provides guidance.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“but someone who slips up and they have pride, then they slip up and they don't even apologize you're asking for a miserable life”
“the sharia was her number one priority that is taqwa in real life”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah tells the story of Khawla, whose husband spoke hurtful words during an argument. She did not act rashly; she sought guidance, turned to Allah, and remained patient until revelation clarified her situation. Her story teaches us to guard our tongues, make faith part of everyday decisions, and seek advice from trustworthy people. We should not hide serious difficulties out of pride or fear of people’s opinions. Allah hears our private conversations and knows when we are treated unfairly, so we can trust Him while doing what is right.
- What is one kind sentence you could use during your next disagreement?
- Who is a trustworthy person you could ask for advice when something feels difficult?
- What does patience look like when you are upset?
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