Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 8, 2026.
Islamic character begins with mercy
“When you look for the good in the person, it can help support them.”
In one sentence
An Islamic personality is developed by emulating the Prophet’s merciful character and maintaining a devoted relationship with Allah through the pillars of Islam.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces Islamic personality as character and conduct aligned with Islam.
- Uses examples involving an elderly woman and Khalid to emphasize patience and seeing good in others.
- Connects Islamic identity to fulfilling the five pillars and strengthening one’s relationship with Allah.
- Emphasizes regular prayer as protection from immorality and highlights charity as a benefit to the giver.
- Urges continued commitment to prayer, charity, modesty, and religious practice, closing with supplication.
Try this week
Give spouses, children, and family members explicit expressions of love.
Listen fully before responding and speak concisely and respectfully.
Look for good qualities in others and encourage them instead of focusing only on faults.
Maintain the five daily prayers.
Give sadaqah and recognize it as a benefit and opportunity for oneself.
Observe modesty, including hijab, and remain committed to Islamic practice.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 68:4The Prophet is presented as having the highest level of character.
Quran 9:128The Prophet is described as deeply concerned for people and compassionate toward believers.
Quran 29:45Prayer is described as restraining immorality and wrongdoing.
Quran 74:42-43The people of Hell identify abandoning prayer as a cause of their punishment.
Quran 35:15People are described as dependent on Allah, while Allah is self-sufficient.
Quran 47:38Those who turn away may be replaced by others who practice the faith.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“whoever doesn't show mercy Allah will not give them mercy”
“when you look for the good in the person it can help support them when you target the negative and put them down the outcome is not what you want”
“Allah is telling us these are for your own benefits in the akhira and in this dunya”
Where it was given
The masjid
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