22:24 religion is only…24:25 hold on to the sunnah…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, May 3, 2026.

True faith is shown through character

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“The characteristics of the Prophet will only become beautiful when we embody them.”

The khateeb, at 22:24

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that hardship and confusion test the sincerity of faith, and Muslims should respond by embodying the Prophet’s character, seeking truth, standing for justice, and holding fast to the Quran, Sunnah, community, and family.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames Jumu'ah as a blessing and asks why believers face hardship, genocide, and injustice.
  2. Explains that faith claims are tested, using Quranic examples of Badr, Uhud, and changing worldly fortunes.
  3. Rejects prosperity gospel and urges believers to use the Quran and Islam for strength through trials.
  4. Connects propaganda, misinformation, distraction, and ignored expertise to the Prophet’s warning about deceptive times.
  5. Contrasts Hajjaj ibn Yusuf with Saeed ibn Jubair to show that religious knowledge matters only when prophetic character is embodied.
  6. Closes by urging study of the Prophet’s life, commitment to justice, and attachment to Quran, Sunnah, community, and family.
Try this week
Recognize and thank Allah for the blessing of Jumu'ah.
Use the Quran and Sunnah for solace and strength during hardship.
Study the Prophet’s life, including his treatment of companions and family.
Embody the Prophet’s character rather than merely claiming or studying faith.
Seek truth responsibly, stand for justice, and resist misinformation and distraction.
Hold firmly to the Quran, Sunnah, community, and family.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sunan Ibn MajahThe warning about years of deception is used to explain misinformation and the reversal of truth and falsehood.
Sunan Abi DawudThe promise of homes in Paradise for leaving argument and lying, and for good character, supports ethical conduct.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“religion is only valuable when we internalize it right the characteristics of the Prophet will only become beautiful when we embody them”
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Play from 22:24
“hold on to the sunnah of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam hold on to the Quran hold on to your community hold on to your group of people hold on to your family”
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Play from 24:25
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that being Muslim does not mean life will always be easy. Hardships test whether our faith is real and invite us to turn to Allah, the Quran, and the Sunnah for strength. In a confusing world full of propaganda, we should seek truth, stand for justice, and follow the Prophet Muhammad’s character. We can make faith visible by treating people well and staying close to our Quran, community, and family. The speaker encouraged us to learn the Prophet’s life and help the next generation represent Islam even better.

  1. What can we do when the world feels confusing or unfair?
  2. Which quality of the Prophet would you most like to practice this week?
  3. How can our family stay connected to the Quran, community, and one another?
Where it was given

The masjid

North Austin Muslim Community Center11900 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753Jumu'ah 12:15 PM · 1:30 PM · 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at NAMCC77 khutbahs
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