Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 25, 2026.
Good character is built through daily choices
Al-Ittehad · Furhan
“I was only sent to perfect noble character.”
The khutbah in 8 steps
- Opening praise and Quranic taqwa verses; framing akhlaq as Islam's ethical core
- The Prophet's mission statement: 'sent to perfect noble character'; his character as the living Quran (Surah al-Qalam, Aisha's report)
- Surah al-Ahzab: the Prophet as the excellent example; character tested in everyday moments (spouse, servers, traffic)
- Surah al-A'raf's three principles: accept people, enjoin good, turn away from the ignorant, with Jibreel's tafsir
- Good character as the heaviest deed on the Day of Judgment's scale
- Surah al-Isra's 'lower the wing of humility' image applied to all dealings
- Second khutbah: three practical pillars, guarding the tongue, generosity beyond money, honesty (Al-Ameen)
- Closing challenge: pick one character trait to actively improve this week
Try this week
Before speaking, pause and ask: is it true, is it necessary, is it kind, speak only if all three are yes
Choose one character trait this week to actively improve (tongue, anger, or generosity)
Commit to no backbiting, harsh words, or unnecessary criticism
Practice the prophetic response to anger when provoked: walk away and respond with dignity, not rage
Give full presence to family instead of half-listening while scrolling the phone
Call or reconnect with a neglected relative
Forgive those who wronged you, give to those who deprived you, and maintain ties with those who cut you off
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:102Opening taqwa verse: fear Allah as He should be feared and die only as Muslims
Quran 33:70-71'Say what is right', opening verse tying speech to Allah blessing deeds and forgiving sins
Quran 68:4Allah's praise of the Prophet's great character as a signpost for believers
Quran 33:21The Messenger as the excellent example (uswatun hasanah) for whoever hopes in Allah and the Last Day
Quran 7:199Three principles of good manners: take what is freely given, enjoin good, turn away from the ignorant; includes Jibreel's tafsir (forgive who wronged you, give to who deprived you, maintain ties with who cut you off)
Quran 17:24'Lower the wing of humility', extended from parents to a universal principle of humility toward others
Quran 2:177Righteousness as giving wealth despite love for it, not merely prayer direction
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“That he said, I was only sent to perfect noble character.”
“That, take what is given freely, enjoin in what is good, and turn away from the ignorant.”
“That this week, choose one aspect of your character to actively improve on.”
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