Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 11, 2026.
Good character is the key to success
“Credit goes to whom? Credit goes to Allah alone.”
In one sentence
A Muslim’s success in this life and the next depends on cultivating prophetic character, staying close to Allah through gratitude and repentance, and serving the community with purpose and tolerance.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Good character is central to faith and among the heaviest deeds on the Day of Judgment.
- Good character means smiling, generosity, kindness, natural goodness, and preventing harm.
- Taqwa and good character lead toward Paradise, while harmful speech, private misconduct, and harshness threaten spiritual success.
- The khutbah urges regular dua for beautiful character, gentleness, tolerance, and prophetic traits.
- The short surahs teach a success formula involving purpose, gratitude, community care, patience, and tolerance.
- Surah al-Nasr is explained as teaching humility, crediting Allah, recognizing mistakes, and seeking forgiveness.
- The sermon concludes with announcements for a free Quran workshop and other community programs.
Try this week
Smile, speak kindly, give others time and attention, help when possible, and avoid lying, deception, and harm.
Practice gentleness and tolerance with family members, especially when stressed or upset.
Make regular dua for beautiful character, soft speech, patience, and freedom from harming others.
Stay alert to possible signs and opportunities connected to the purpose Allah has given you.
Care for the local community, oppose injustice, and support people in need within your capacity.
Remain patient when criticized and courteous toward opponents or non-Muslims.
After achievements, credit Allah, acknowledge personal mistakes, and regularly say Astaghfirullah.
Register for and attend the advertised free Quran workshop and participate in community programs.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe best people are those with the best character.
Jami` at-TirmidhiGood character is described as the heaviest deed on the scale.
Surah 105Used to teach alertness to Allah's signs and the purpose behind one's life events.
Surah 106Used to connect gratitude for Allah's provision with prioritizing one's relationship with Him.
Surah 107Used to emphasize grassroots care for the community, vulnerable people, and the oppressed.
Surah 108Used to encourage patience when criticized and trust in Allah's abundance.
Surah 109Used to advocate courtesy and tolerance toward opponents and non-Muslims.
Surah 110Used to teach humility, attributing success to Allah, and seeking forgiveness.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“it's just being a good person being nice to others not deceiving other people not lying helping people when they're in need”
“this means that each and every one of us has a natural inclination towards good and a natural aversion towards evil”
“Whenever you achieve any milestone towards whatever you're trying to achieve. Credit goes to whom? Credit goes to Allah alone.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that good character is central to faith and can outweigh many other deeds. It means smiling, speaking kindly, helping others, avoiding harm, and being gentle with family, especially when we are stressed. The speaker also says the short Quran surahs teach a success formula: remember our purpose, be grateful to Allah, care for the community, stay patient when criticized, and show tolerance. Surah al-Nasr adds that we should give Allah the credit for achievements and regularly seek forgiveness for our mistakes. The family takeaway is to make dua for beautiful character and practice it in small interactions every day.
- What is one kind action you could practice at home this week?
- What purpose or opportunity might Allah be asking you to notice?
- How can our family care for someone in our local community?
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