Friday sermon, October 16, 2026: And they advised one another to compassion

All praise is due to Allah, the Most Kind and Merciful. The first sermon urged believers to be mindful of Allah in order to receive His mercy. The Prophet Muhammad's wisdom was highlighted, emphasizing that if believers understood how vast Allah's mercy is, they would rely upon it. This mercy is universal and originates from Allah's self-declaration of mercy.

Servants of Allah were advised to emulate the Prophet's compassionate nature. They were encouraged to show kindness to their parents, following the example of the Prophet's gentleness towards children. Marital relationships were to be maintained with love and compassion, rather than anger or harshness. This was also applied to familial responsibilities, with children not serving as an outlet for parental revenge.

Interpersonal relationships were to be free of cruelty, regardless of whether the parties were relatives, employees, or even animals. Mercy was not limited to humans but extended to all living beings, as the Prophet stated that showing mercy to any creature would be rewarded by Allah.

The second sermon echoed the same sentiments. The emphasis was on making mercy the central theme of one's life, both in this world and the Hereafter. It was reiterated that those who exhibit mercy are shown more mercy by Allah, while those who are cruel will face His wrath.