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

Clean character protects the reward of worship

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“Before I go to sleep, I make sure I have no malice in my heart regarding anyone.”

The khateeb, at 26:13

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In one sentence

Muslims should treat each day and the coming Ramadan as opportunities to earn lasting reward by pairing worship with clean character, especially by releasing malice, envy, and harm toward others.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. The khutbah asks what believers have prepared for the Day of Judgment and connects that question to love of Allah and His Messenger.
  2. The coming Ramadan is presented as an opportunity requiring preparation, not merely awareness of its virtues.
  3. People are described as either missing opportunities entirely or gaining rewards and later losing them through wrongdoing.
  4. Daily opportunities include arriving early at the masjid, dhikr, Quran, cleaning, charity, Hajj conduct, fasting, suhoor, qiyam, and dua.
  5. The speaker warns that abuse, slander, envy, malice, and showing off can destroy the value of worship.
  6. A companion promised Jannah is presented as an example because he slept without malice or envy in his heart.
  7. The khutbah closes by urging listeners to seize daily opportunities and prepare meaningfully for Ramadan.
Try this week
Prepare for Ramadan by honestly asking what changes and worship you have prepared.
Arrive early at the masjid and spend the time in dhikr, Quran, silence, or cleaning.
Use suhoor, qiyam, fasting, and iftar as opportunities for dua and closeness to Allah.
Give zakat and charity without humiliating or showing off before recipients.
End each day by clearing malice and envy from your heart toward others.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Opportunity is there every single day of our life. Allah is giving us.”
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Play from 17:01
“Who wants to be friend with Allah? Who wants to ask Allah's forgiveness?”
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Play from 20:35
“I don't have any malice in my heart regarding anyone. Before I go to sleep, I make sure I have no malice in my heart regarding anyone.”
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Play from 26:13
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For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that every day, and especially Ramadan, is a gift of opportunity from Allah. We should prepare not only with prayer, fasting, Quran, dhikr, and dua, but also by serving others and respecting the masjid. Worship can be lost when we harm people, carry malice, envy others, or turn good deeds into showmanship. The speaker shares a companion who was promised Jannah because he went to sleep without resentment or envy. We can welcome Ramadan by asking what we have prepared and choosing one change that brings our worship and character closer to Allah.

  1. What is one opportunity Allah gives us every day that we sometimes overlook?
  2. How can we make our hearts cleaner before going to sleep?
  3. What should we do when we feel jealous of someone else's home, car, or success?
Where it was given

The masjid

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