Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 26, 2026.
Kindness to every vulnerable person
“You should treat those weak under your responsibility with kindness.”
In one sentence
Muslims should practice humility and kindness toward orphans, poor people, captives, and every vulnerable person, becoming a means of relieving others' suffering.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces a Riyad as-Salihin chapter on compassion toward vulnerable people.
- Explains Quranic commands concerning believers, orphans, beggars, and the poor.
- Presents kindness and humility as central virtues, illustrated by the metaphor of lowering one's wings.
- Extends compassionate treatment to captives and non-Muslims under one's responsibility.
- Calls listeners to serve all vulnerable people and help relieve their suffering.
Try this week
Treat orphans, beggars, poor people, captives, and other vulnerable people with kindness.
Practice humility and gentleness when dealing with fellow believers.
Extend help and compassionate treatment to every weak person, regardless of faith.
Become a means of relieving others' suffering.
Sources the khateeb cited
Riyad as-SalihinFrames the sermon around kindness, compassion, humility, and care for vulnerable people.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“may Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala use us as a means of lifting the suffer of others”
“Islam is calling you to deal with kindness with the best of the manners with all and not only not only just Muslims any person”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that kindness is one of the qualities of righteous people. We should treat orphans, poor people, beggars, captives, and every vulnerable person with humility and respect. This compassion is not limited to Muslims; it includes anyone under our care or in need. The speaker reminds us not to ignore suffering simply because the wider world is distracted. We should ask Allah to make us people who actively relieve the suffering of others.
- Who around us might need extra kindness this week?
- What does it mean to be humble when helping someone?
- How can our family help someone who is suffering?
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