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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, May 23, 2026.

Humility means returning to Allah and helping others

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“If you try to count out all of those blessings that Allah has given to you, you will never be able to do it.”

The khateeb, at 48:06

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In one sentence

Believers should remain grounded in humility by returning to Allah after sin, cultivating gratitude and trust in His wisdom, and serving others rather than judging them.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Qur'anic recitation frames gratitude, divine ownership, accountability, and human forgetfulness.
  2. A law-enforcement guest asks congregants to report unusual concerns and cooperate on mosque safety.
  3. Community announcements cover events, security needs, Quran classes, and support for people needing help.
  4. The khateeb identifies despair, arrogance, and self-centeredness as recurring spiritual dangers.
  5. He urges sinners to return to Allah, trust His mercy, and practice gratitude through hardship.
  6. He warns against mocking or looking down on others, emphasizing humility and Allah's unseen judgments.
  7. The khutbah closes with calls to help others, prayers for suffering Muslims, and congregational prayer.
Try this week
Return to Allah and seek forgiveness after sin instead of giving in to despair.
Practice regular remembrance and gratitude, including saying alhamdulillah during hardship.
Trust Allah’s wisdom when circumstances are painful or unclear.
Avoid mocking, belittling, or assuming superiority over others.
Put Allah first and help people facing hardship or needing support.
Report unusual safety concerns to mosque staff or law enforcement and cooperate with community safety efforts.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 39:53Used to tell sinners not to despair of Allah’s mercy and to return to Him.
Quran 14:7Used to argue that gratitude brings an increase in blessings.
Quran 2:216Used to teach trust in Allah’s wisdom when outcomes seem painful or confusing.
Quran 49:11Used to prohibit mocking, belittling, or ridiculing other people.
Quran 82:6-8Used to prompt reflection on Allah’s care and the danger of being deceived by worldly security.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If you try to calculate, if you try to enumerate, if you try to count out all of those blessings that Allah has given to you, you will never be able to do it.”
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“No matter where you are, no matter what your state is. He's with you, He's aware. He sees and He knows and He understands.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us to stay humble and keep turning to Allah. When we make mistakes, we should seek His forgiveness and return to Him rather than lose hope in His mercy. The khateeb encouraged us to notice our many blessings and practice gratitude, even when life is difficult. He reminded us that Allah knows our situation and that we do not always understand what will be best for us. Humility also means treating others with respect, avoiding mockery, and using what Allah has given us to help people beyond our own family.

  1. What is one blessing you enjoyed today that you usually forget to notice?
  2. When you make a mistake, what helps you apologize and try again?
  3. How could our family help someone outside our home this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of South Bay - LA (Masjid Al-Noor)25816 Walnut St, Lomita, CA 90717Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICSB32 khutbahs
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