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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 24, 2026.

Kindness is how Muslims represent Islam

MCC · Saad Tasleem

“Without the character of the Prophet, without kindness and gentleness and leniency, we are missing a huge portion of the message of Islam.”

The khateeb, at 7:05

Watch the khutbah

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The speaker evaluates a mosque by imagining a newcomer’s experience from parking lot to welcome.
  2. The Prophet’s mission required not only correct belief and worship but also immense character.
  3. Muslims represent Islam through everyday interactions, so harshness drives people away.
  4. Forgiveness and empathy are illustrated through spilled juice and the Bedouin who urinated in the mosque.
  5. The Prophet’s patience and kindness show that loving leadership shapes obedience and respect.
  6. The khutbah closes with prayers for prophetic character and relief for suffering Muslims, including those in Palestine, Lebanon, and Sudan.
Try this week
Assess the mosque from a first-time visitor’s perspective and actively greet, guide, and assist newcomers.
When angry, practice forgiveness and make charitable excuses for others, including children, spouses, and neighbors.
Correct mistakes with understanding and gentleness rather than public harshness.
Recognize inherited patterns of yelling or condescension, take responsibility, and seek help for anger and frustration.
Model kindness and love at home so children learn through example rather than fear.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the vast majority of people their understanding of Islam comes from us our dealings with them and not the lectures that we give or the videos that we post”
MCC · Silver Spring, MD
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“without the character of the prophet without kindness and gentleness and leniency we are missing a huge portion of the message of Islam”
MCC · Silver Spring, MD
Play from 7:05
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Community Center15200 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20905Jumu'ah Adhan 12:00 PM and 1:15 PM (standard time, through March 13, 2027; 1:00 PM and 2:15 PM during daylight saving time)KhateebSaad TasleemMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at MCC77 khutbahs
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