9:31 Maulid tidak hanya…16:49 Kekuatan adalah…18:23 Muslim yang adalah…23:18 Janganlah kita…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 5, 2026.

Prophetic character begins with self-control

IMAAM Center

“Kekuatan adalah kemampuan kita kawal diri sendiri.”

The khateeb, at 16:49

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In one sentence

Remembering the Prophet Muhammad's mawlid should become a daily mission to embody Qur'anic character, especially mercy, self-control, integrity, and service, in our homes, workplaces, and wider communities.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Begins with taqwa and reframes Mawlid as remembering why the Prophet was sent, not merely when he was born.
  2. Presents the Prophet as mercy for all and rejects tribal, national, financial, and status-based superiority.
  3. Defines prophetic character as living the Qur'an through kindness, forgiveness, truthfulness, and restraint.
  4. Emphasizes that children learn Islam from what they observe in parents' speech, anger, family relationships, and treatment of neighbors.
  5. Calls Muslims in America to be trustworthy neighbors, responsible citizens, helpers, and bridge-builders.
  6. Closes with self-examination, a commitment to embody prophetic character, and prayers for Muslims in Palestine, Yemen, and Jordan.
Try this week
Practice Qur'anic virtues such as kindness, forgiveness, truthfulness, and restraint.
Model Islamic character at home through respectful speech, patience in anger, and good treatment of family and neighbors.
Be a trustworthy neighbor and responsible citizen who helps people in need.
Build bridges across community divisions and bring goodness to the mosque, school, workplace, and neighborhood.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:102Introduced the call to taqwa and dying as Muslims.
Quran 33:21
Quran 21:107Grounded the Prophet's mission in mercy for all worlds.
Quran 49:13Argued that honor comes from taqwa, not wealth, nationality, or status.
Quran 33:45-46Used the Prophet as witness, bearer of good news, and illuminating light.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Maulid tidak hanya harus mengingatkan kita apabila Nabi Muhammad SAW lahir, tetapi juga mengingatkan kita mengapa Allah menghantar dia.”
IMAAM Center · Silver Spring, MD
Play from 9:31
“Kekuatan adalah kemampuan Kita kawal diri sendiri. Nabi Muhammad SAW Said, orang yang kuat ini bukanlah yang boleh menguasai orang lain.”
IMAAM Center · Silver Spring, MD
Play from 16:49
“Muslim yang adalah jiran yang berkongsi, Muslim yang adalah warga yang bertanggungjawab, Muslim yang mengajar anak-anak mereka.”
IMAAM Center · Silver Spring, MD
Play from 18:23
“Janganlah kita membenarkan perayaan ini tinggal di masjid kita. tetapi membawa kembali kepada masyarakat.”
IMAAM Center · Silver Spring, MD
Play from 23:18
Where it was given

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IMAAM Center (Indonesian Muslim Association in America)9100 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910Jumu'ah 1st Jumu'ah 12:15 PM · 2nd Jumu'ah 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at IMAAM Center74 khutbahs
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