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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 11, 2025.

Faith should shape how we speak and act

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“If you believe in Allah and the Day of Judgment, say good or be quiet.”

The khateeb, at 11:13

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In one sentence

The khutbah teaches that faith in Allah and the Day of Judgment should be cultivated gradually and expressed through wise speech, family ties, generosity, neighborly care, modesty, avoiding sinful gatherings, and responsible civic action for Gaza.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains taqwa and how Allah trained the Prophet through wisdom, patience, and good communication.
  2. Emphasizes gradual religious teaching for new Muslims, children, youth, and those returning to practice.
  3. Connects belief in Allah and the Last Day to maintaining family ties and generosity toward guests.
  4. Applies prophetic guidance to neighbor rights, modesty in public changing rooms, and avoiding gatherings involving intoxicants.
  5. Expands “say good or be quiet” to gossip, profanity, listening, and commentary about Gaza.
  6. Calls for sustained education, donations, demonstrations, emails, and meetings with representatives concerning Palestine and Gaza.
Try this week
Teach children and new Muslims gradually, building love of Allah before adding difficult practices.
Before speaking, ask whether the words are good; avoid gossip, profanity, and harmful commentary, and let others speak.
Maintain contact with relatives even when they are difficult or unresponsive.
Be generous with guests and deliberately teach children generosity.
Protect neighbors' property and privacy; avoid trash, blocked driveways, spying, and other harms.
Cover the awrah in public locker rooms and shower at home when possible.
Leave gatherings where alcohol or drugs are being circulated when circumstances permit.
Continue educating others about Gaza and Palestine, contacting representatives, demonstrating, donating, and participating in community advocacy.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 38Used to connect misguiding others with forgetting the Day of Judgment.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the definition of wisdom is to do the proper thing the right thing at the right time in the right place”
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“if you believe in Allah and the Day of Judgment say good or be quiet”
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Islam is learned and lived gradually, with love of Allah and belief in the Day of Judgment at the center. He encouraged families to teach children and new Muslims patiently, without overwhelming them. He connected faith to everyday behavior: speaking good or staying quiet, keeping family ties, welcoming guests, protecting neighbors, dressing modestly, and avoiding sinful gatherings. He also urged the community to keep educating others and participating responsibly in civic work for Gaza and Palestine. We should leave with one small, sincere step to practice this week.

  1. What is one kind thing you can do for a neighbor this week?
  2. When is it better to listen instead of joining gossip or a harmful joke?
  3. What is one good habit you can build gradually?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Hawthorne12209 Hawthorne Way, Hawthorne, CA 90250Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 2:10 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICH20 khutbahs
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