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

True faith shows in how we treat others

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that true faith is reflected in Qur'anic manners, especially kindness to parents and others, careful speech, and actively teaching these values to children.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Friday prayer time is presented as an opportunity to make dua for families, the deceased, the sick, and the ummah.
  2. The Qur'an is introduced as guidance, with akhlaq and manners described as reflections of faith and worship.
  3. Surah al-Baqarah 2:83 is explained as commanding worship, kindness to parents and vulnerable people, kind speech, prayer, and zakah.
  4. Parents and community members are urged to bring children to the masjid and guide them, while recognizing that guidance ultimately belongs to Allah.
  5. The khateeb warns that words can heal or destroy, illustrated by a convert who was turned away from the masjid.
  6. The khutbah applies the message to children's language and closes with prayers for the deceased, war-affected communities, and the salah.
Try this week
Use Friday's prayer time to make sincere dua for parents, children, families, the ummah, the deceased, and the sick.
Bring children to the masjid and teach or guide them toward faith and good character.
Read the Qur'an with reflection and look for a character trait to practice.
Watch every word, speak kindly, avoid hurtful language, and plant hope rather than closing doors.
Model Qur'anic speech consistently with family, Muslims, and friends.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Frames the khutbah around worship, kindness to parents and vulnerable people, kind speech, prayer, and zakah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The reflections Of your Worship And your faith Is These akhlaq These manners”
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“The number one priority is to guide them to the right direction.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that our faith shows in our manners and in how we treat people. The khateeb focused on the Qur'an's teaching to speak kindly, explaining that our words can give someone hope or cause lasting hurt. He shared a story of a new Muslim who stopped coming to the masjid after being treated harshly, reminding us to welcome people with care. He also encouraged parents to help their children learn and grow in faith, while remembering that guidance comes from Allah. As a family, we can bring these lessons into our day by choosing gentle words, learning from the Qur'an, and praying for others.

  1. What could you say to encourage someone who has had a difficult day?
  2. How could we help someone visiting our masjid for the first time feel welcome?
  3. What could help you keep your words kind when friends around you use hurtful language?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Greater Toledo25877 Scheider Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:30 PM · prayer 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICGT34 khutbahs
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