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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 27, 2026.

Trustworthiness should shape every part of life

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“Your faith is not complete if you don't have amanah.”

The khateeb, at 5:31

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In one sentence

Amanah, or trustworthiness, is an essential part of Muslim faith that must shape worship, stewardship of the earth, public representation of Islam, and professional dealings.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces amanah as a defining quality of believers and contrasts it with hypocrisy.
  2. Explains that amanah means far more than handling money or possessions.
  3. Applies amanah to duties toward Allah, including environmental care, representing Islam, worship, Quran study, and following Sunnah.
  4. Applies amanah to relationships and workplaces through honesty, confidentiality, responsible use of time, and ethical business conduct.
  5. Illustrates public trustworthiness through examples involving Umar ibn al-Khattab, Muslim professionals, and workplace integrity.
Try this week
Recycle, conserve resources, and oppose pollution and corruption.
Represent Islam positively through honest, considerate public behavior.
Mention that Islamic faith motivates good conduct when opportunities arise.
Read and understand Quran, memorize new surahs, and practice Sunnah.
Be honest in professional dealings, disclose defects, protect confidentiality, and avoid misusing work time or business property.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“your faith is not complete if you don't have amanah”
ICFV · Fountain Valley, CA
Play from 5:31
“when I recycle I'm being a good Muslim when I be economical when it comes to gas cars I am being a good Muslim”
ICFV · Fountain Valley, CA
Play from 8:55
“I have honesty I have amanah that I have to take care of”
ICFV · Fountain Valley, CA
Play from 16:23
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah taught that amanah means being trustworthy, honest, and faithful to every responsibility Allah gives us. That responsibility includes caring for the earth, representing Islam well in daily behavior, worshipping Allah, learning Quran, and following Sunnah. At work and in business, we should protect other people’s trust even when honesty costs us money or convenience. As a family, we can choose one small act of amanah this week, such as recycling, using work time properly, telling the truth, or studying a new surah.

  1. Where did you practice amanah today, even in a small way?
  2. How can our family care for Allah’s earth this week?
  3. What would honesty look like when telling a friend, teacher, or coach the truth?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Centre of Fountain Valley16551 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708ArchiveAll khutbahs at ICFV60 khutbahs
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