Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2025.
Good character follows the Prophet’s example
In one sentence
Good character means sincerely worshipping Allah while following the Prophet Muhammad’s example of respect, responsibility, compassion, cleanliness, patience, and care for all creation.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Defines good character as respecting Allah and creation through the Prophet’s example.
- Applies character to cleanliness, prayer etiquette, family responsibility, tenderness, and mercy.
- Shows patience toward insults and care for animals, the environment, parents, spouses, and children.
- Explains the Prophet’s elevated status, concern for his ummah, and intercession on Judgment Day.
- Calls listeners to worship Allah for who He is, not only for worldly or heavenly rewards.
- Recites Al-Fatihah and opening verses from Surah al-Kahf, then gives du'a and community announcements.
Try this week
Bathe daily, make wudu, take Friday ghusl, use perfume, and avoid coming to prayer after eating onions or garlic.
Take responsibility for parents, spouses, children, and family obligations.
Respond to insults without retaliation or angry confrontation.
Avoid littering, respect animals, and care for the wider creation.
Worship Allah sincerely while asking Him for Paradise and protection from the Fire.
Make du'a for the bereaved families and the brother in intensive care.
Volunteer when community programs need help, including packing and distributing backpacks.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“so our good character I thought would be yes to respect the creation but also respect the creator in a way that is pleasing to the creator and follows the example of the Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam”
“his good character preceded him sallallahu alayhi wa sallam so our good character should precede us”
“how can we relay the deen of Islam if the people can't stand to be around you because of the smell”
“He's worshipping Allah. Because of who Allah is. He's not worshipping Allah. For Jannah. There's no Jannah at this time.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah taught that good character should be shaped by the Prophet Muhammad’s example. That character includes honesty, responsibility, cleanliness, patience, compassion, and respect for people, animals, parents, and the environment. The Prophet showed that true strength includes caring for children, grieving with love, and refusing to answer insults with anger. We were also reminded to worship Allah sincerely because He is worthy of worship, while continuing to ask Him for Paradise and protection from the Fire.
- What is one way our family can make our good character visible this week?
- How can cleanliness and kindness make people feel welcome at the mosque?
- What does it look like to be strong and gentle at the same time?
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