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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 7, 2026.

Our deeds shape our destiny

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“When we do good deeds we are shaping our life.”

The khateeb, at 5:07

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In one sentence

Our deeds, when joined to sincere intentions, mercy toward others, effort, and trust in Allah, shape our destiny and can serve as intercession, especially as Ramadan approaches.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces the reciprocal relationship between deeds and their consequences.
  2. Explains that intentions determine the value of actions and that final reward rests with Allah.
  3. Emphasizes Allah’s mercy through showing mercy, forgiving others, and easing their burdens.
  4. Presents prayer, fasting, Quran recitation, and good deeds as intercession, illustrated by the cave story.
  5. Calls listeners to increase good deeds in Ramadan while trusting Allah for success.
  6. Appeals for donations to ARAHA’s Sudan relief, orphan sponsorship, food, and medical programs.
Try this week
Renew intentions before acts of worship, seeking Allah’s pleasure rather than recognition.
Show mercy, forgive others, help with their needs, and make life easier for them.
Make sincere effort, then trust Allah with the outcome instead of measuring goodness only by immediate results.
Increase prayer, fasting, Quran recitation, generosity, and other good deeds during Ramadan.
Donate after Jumu’ah to ARAHA’s Sudan relief work; the appeal cited $50 monthly or $600 yearly for orphan sponsorship.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“when we do good deeds we are shaping our life when we do bad deeds we also are shaping our destiny”
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“the intention behind the actions and the motive behind the action is also important”
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“if you do good towards others Allah will bring good to you”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that our actions shape our lives and our future, but their value depends on sincere intentions. We should work hard, trust Allah with the results, and remember that every reward comes through His mercy. When we show mercy, forgive people, help them, and make life easier for them, we hope for Allah’s mercy in return. Ramadan is a special chance to increase prayer, fasting, Quran, generosity, and other good deeds that can help us on the Day of Judgment. We were also encouraged to support people displaced by the war in Sudan through ARAHA’s relief and orphan programs.

  1. What is one good action you want your family to practice more consistently?
  2. How can we show mercy or make someone’s day easier this week?
  3. What Ramadan habit would you like to prepare for now?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Center of Tempe131 E 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281Jumu'ah 12:30 to 1:00 PM · 1:30 to 2:00 PM · 2:40 to 3:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICC Tempe52 khutbahs
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