Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2025.
Trust Allah and think before deciding
“Stay away from judging other people.”
In one sentence
Muslims should trust Allah by avoiding judgment of others, exercising wisdom, and taking personal responsibility for decisions grounded in the Quran and Sunnah.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Urges listeners to put their trust in Allah and invokes a Quranic prayer asking Allah to judge truthfully.
- Warns against judging others because only Allah knows their circumstances.
- Emphasizes using wisdom and common sense when applying religious guidance.
- Teaches that learning from imams, teachers, or scholars does not remove personal accountability.
- Illustrates the point through the Prophet’s appointment of Mu'adh to Yemen and questions about governing.
- Turns to consulting the Quran when facing situations that are not immediately clear.
Try this week
Avoid judging other people because only Allah knows their circumstances.
Use wisdom and common sense when applying what you learn from sermons, madrasa, or scholars.
Think before making decisions and accept responsibility for your own choices.
Look to the Quran and Sunnah for guidance in difficult situations.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Our deen, Islam, teaches us and it's very clear Stay away from judging other people.”
“when you learn something in Juma or in Madrasa or from your scholars, Almost Think! and then you make the decision.”
“for you who believe you are responsible for your own self.”
“Of course, everything is already in the Quran. Our knowledge is limited.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us to trust Allah and avoid rushing to judge other people. Since only Allah knows everything about a person, we should use wisdom and common sense before forming conclusions. Learning from an imam, teacher, or scholar is valuable, but each person remains responsible for their own decisions. The example of Mu'adh showed the importance of turning to the Quran for guidance when facing difficult questions.
- What is one situation where we should pause before judging someone?
- How do you think before acting on advice from a teacher or scholar?
- Where could you look for guidance when you face a difficult decision?
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