9:32 He was kind,…19:34 But what makes Ka'ab…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2026.

Faith means keeping every responsibility

Daar-Ul-Islam, Masjid Bilal · Yusuf Abdullah

“He was not able to fulfill his responsibility; he accepted accountability for it.”

The khateeb, at 19:34

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In one sentence

True faith is demonstrated by honoring covenants, accepting responsibility, remaining consistent after failure, and fulfilling every duty entrusted to us.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with the Quranic command to fulfill covenants and narrates the Prophet’s Farewell Hajj.
  2. Examines the Prophet’s question to his companions about conveying his mission and Allah’s witness.
  3. Shows how prophetic gentleness coexisted with firm expectations of responsibility and promise-keeping.
  4. Uses Ka'b ibn Malik’s delayed departure to teach accountability, sincerity, and eventual restoration.
  5. Applies trustworthiness to family, work, worship, and communal responsibilities amid the Ummah’s hardships.
  6. Closes by urging consistency, repentance after failure, and fulfillment of every covenant.
Try this week
Review your major responsibilities and give each one its due (haq).
Keep your promises and covenants, including ordinary appointments and commitments.
When you fail, admit it and accept accountability instead of making excuses.
Continue with consistent effort and return to the right path after setbacks.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“He was kind, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. He was gentle, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. He was soft, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. But he Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam did not let those qualities stop him from the mission that he had.”
Daar-Ul-Islam · Ballwin, MO
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“But what makes Ka'ab radiAllahu Anhu so incredible in such a moment was that he was someone who when he did not, he was not able to fulfill his responsibility, he accepted accountability for it.”
Daar-Ul-Islam · Ballwin, MO
Play from 19:34
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For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that keeping promises and carrying responsibilities are central parts of faith. The Prophet Muhammad was gentle and kind, but he never let kindness keep him from fulfilling the mission Allah gave him. The story of Ka'b ibn Malik shows that sincere people can fail, yet honesty, accountability, patience, and returning to Allah can lead to redemption. We should give our family, work, worship, community, and other commitments their due, while continuing steadily even when we cannot be perfect. When we fall short, we should own it, get back up, and keep our word.

  1. Which promise or responsibility do you want to take more seriously this week?
  2. What can you do after making a mistake instead of making excuses?
  3. How can our family help one another stay consistent?
Where it was given

The masjids

Daar-Ul-Islam Masjid (Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis)517 Weidman Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011Jumu'ah 12:30 PM and 1:30 PMMasjid Bilal Ibn Rabaah (West Pine Masjid)3843 W Pine Mall Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108Jumu'ah 12:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Daar-Ul-Islam46 khutbahs
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