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The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 17, 2026.

Isra and Mi'raj strengthens our faith

Al-Hidaya

“Islam is not a religion that is separate from the religions before it.”

The khateeb, at 11:52

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In one sentence

The Isra and Mi'raj teaches believers to strengthen iman, trust the unseen, recognize the unity of prophetic revelation, honor the Prophet, and uphold salah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Isra and Mi'raj as a miraculous journey and recommends studying its narrations.
  2. Connects the journey to the Prophet's hardships and presents it as divine comfort.
  3. Explains the continuity of Islam with earlier prophets and the Prophet's leadership in prayer.
  4. Emphasizes belief in the unseen and the responsibility to give da'wah.
  5. Presents salah as a divine gift and urges listeners to increase iman through worship and learning.
  6. Concludes with Abu Bakr's certainty, prayers for the sick and deceased, and community announcements.
Try this week
Study the Isra and Mi'raj narrations in Sahih al-Bukhari or listen to a reliable explanation.
Strengthen iman by improving salah, fulfilling religious obligations, and learning more.
Live with awareness that the unseen, including Jannah and Jahannam, is real.
Give da'wah to Islam in the correct way and fashion.
Say abundant istighfar and ask Allah to increase iman.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 17Used to establish the miraculous night journey from Masjid al-Haram to Masjid al-Aqsa.
Surah 53Presented as another Quranic passage mentioning part of the journey.
Sahih al-BukhariRecommended as a source for the long narration of Isra and Mi'raj.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Islam is not a religion that is separate from the religions before it. That's not how we see this.”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
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“We have to live our lives knowing this reality that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is real as the dua says that Jannah is real, that Jahannam is real.”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reflects on Isra and Mi'raj, the miraculous journey of Prophet Muhammad after a period of hardship. It reminds us that Islam continues the message brought by all the prophets and that Muslims believe in realities beyond what we can see. Salah is described as a special gift from Allah and a direct connection to Him. We can strengthen iman by improving our prayers, fulfilling our obligations, learning more, and living with awareness of the unseen. The speaker encourages everyone to study the story and apply its lessons in daily life.

  1. What lesson from the Prophet's difficult time can help us when life feels hard?
  2. How can prayer help us remember Allah throughout the day?
  3. What is one thing you would like to learn more about from the Isra and Mi'raj?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Hidaya Center of Latham322 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110Jumu'ah 12:00 PM & 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Hidaya53 khutbahs
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