1:54 Friendships and…3:27 So you should ask…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 25, 2026.

Good friends shape your faith and character

OBKIC · Maramy Mohamathno

“What type of fragrance am I rubbing off on somebody else?”

The khateeb, at 3:27

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In one sentence

The people we choose and the influence we offer shape our faith, character, and ultimate companionship, so Muslims should build friendships around Allah, mutual correction, loyalty, and consistent good deeds.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Uses social-media algorithms to introduce friendship as spiritual influence.
  2. Explains companionship through hadiths about close friends, musk sellers, blacksmiths, and resurrection.
  3. Defines righteous friendship through taqwa, Allah-centered bonds, counsel, discreet correction, and mutual support.
  4. Contrasts bad friends who distract others and lead them away from remembrance.
  5. Illustrates loyal companionship through Salman al-Farisi and Ummi Mara.
  6. Closes with small, consistent practices including sadaqah, Fajr prayer, and Monday-Thursday fasting.
Try this week
Evaluate whether your friends call you toward Allah and goodness or toward haram.
Ask whether people become better because of your influence or are brought down to your level.
Correct friends privately and discreetly rather than embarrassing them publicly.
Encourage someone to give sadaqah.
Invite brothers to pray Fajr at the masjid.
Gather with friends on Mondays and Thursdays to break the fast.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Friendships and companionship, this is the ultimate algorithm. Your friends can really tell me who you really are.”
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“So you should ask yourself, not what type of fragrance are they rubbing off on me, but what type of fragrance am I rubbing off on somebody else?”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that our friends shape our habits and choices, much like an algorithm shapes what we see online. The khateeb compared good company to perfume and asked us to think about the goodness we bring into other people's lives. Good friends help us remember Allah, offer honest advice privately, and show up when we need help. We do not have to be perfect: taqwa means being mindful of Allah and returning to Him when we make mistakes. By encouraging small, regular acts of goodness together, we can build friendships rooted in love for Allah and hope to be together in Jannah.

  1. When has a friend helped you make a good choice?
  2. How would you want a friend to tell you privately that you had done something wrong?
  3. What small good deed could we encourage each other to do this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Omar Bin Al-Khattab Islamic Center12622 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178KhateebMaramy MohamathnoMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at OBKIC106 khutbahs
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