Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2025.
Good character makes truth welcome
“Allah praises our beloved Prophet Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam when it comes to his mannerisms.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that embodying good character and speaking truth gently are essential, even when one is certain of the truth.
The khutbah in 4 steps
- Opens with standard khutbah praise, testimony, and Qur'anic exhortations to taqwa, truthful speech, and obedience.
- Introduces the Prophet's exceptional character and dealings with people as the sermon topic.
- Explains that harshness can drive people away even from a true message.
- Applies this lesson to listeners: how truth is communicated matters as much as the truth itself.
Try this week
Cultivate good akhlaq and adab in dealings with people.
Share truthful information without harshness.
Pay as much attention to the manner of communication as to the message itself.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Allah praises our beloved Prophet Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam when it comes to his mannerisms And when it comes to his akhlaaab and his adab and his dealings with the people”
“So this is definitely a lesson for us, my dear brothers and sisters, is the importance of achlak.”
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