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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Worship means bringing comfort to others

DarusSalam · Sulaiman Mahmood

“The most beloved of all actions is to bring comfort.”

The khateeb, at 1:45

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In one sentence

True worship extends beyond ritual observance to actively bringing dignity, comfort, and lasting happiness to others, following the Prophet Muhammad's example.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Expands the meaning of worship beyond ritual acts to include bringing happiness to fellow believers.
  2. Uses the Prophet's care for companions and Jabir's camel story to illustrate attentive, dignified support.
  3. Shows how the Prophet addressed Jabir's family burdens through generosity, personal concern, and prayer.
  4. Connects everyday kindness with lasting memories, ongoing prayers, and reward from Allah.
  5. Closes with practical examples such as greeting others, holding doors, and helping elders.
Try this week
Notice someone who is burdened or overlooked and offer meaningful help.
Reach out to parents, relatives, teachers, neighbors, or others who may need encouragement.
Offer a simple salam to bring happiness to someone.
Hold the door for someone leaving the masjid.
Pick up an elderly person's shoes and place them on the rack.
Make dua for sick people, grieving families, and those who have passed away.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimJabir's camel story illustrates attentive, personal, dignity-preserving care.
Jami` at-TirmidhiJabir's report of repeated supplication highlights sustained personal concern.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the most beloved of all actions is to bring comfort is to bring joy to those around us”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
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“sometimes it is picking up an elderly person's shoes and putting it on the rack”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Islamic worship is not limited to prayer, fasting, charity, or reciting Qur'an; it also includes bringing happiness to another believer. The Prophet noticed Jabir's burdens, helped him in a way that preserved his dignity, and returned the camel after paying him. The khutbah asks us to pay attention to parents, relatives, neighbors, teachers, and anyone who may feel overlooked. Small acts such as salam, holding a door, or putting away an elder's shoes can leave a lasting memory and earn Allah's reward. We should aim to leave people grateful for our kindness and hopeful about meeting Allah.

  1. Who could we make feel noticed or supported this week?
  2. What small act of kindness would be easy for you to practice tomorrow?
  3. What kind of memory do you want your kindness to leave with others?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid DarusSalam21W525 North Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148KhateebSulaiman MahmoodMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at DarusSalam150 khutbahs
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