9:48 Islam gave me…15:20 But you give da'wah…22:05 We're all required to…
Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2025.

Knowledge must come before sharing Islam

PGMA · Hassan Mohamed

“We're all required to give da'wah but before da'wah comes knowledge.”

The khateeb, at 22:05

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In one sentence

Every Muslim is an ambassador and caller to Allah, so they should first gain religious knowledge and then share Islam through worship, character, service, and family example.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Calls listeners to taqwa, gratitude, and awareness of Islam’s guidance.
  2. Defines Muslims in America as ambassadors responsible for sharing Islam.
  3. Explains the community’s virtues through faith, enjoining good, opposing injustice, prayer, and charity.
  4. Presents honest character, workplace conduct, and neighborly kindness as practical da'wah.
  5. Uses Mu'adh’s mission to Yemen to show that da'wah begins with tawhid and proceeds gradually.
  6. Emphasizes that knowledge must precede da'wah and that Muslims should also encourage fellow Muslims.
  7. Connects da'wah, family education, beneficial knowledge, and ongoing charity to a lasting legacy.
Try this week
Study Islam, including the meaning, conditions, and pillars of the shahadah, before inviting others.
Model Islam through honesty, good character, and everyday choices such as refusing alcohol, smoking, and drugs.
Share Islam respectfully with neighbors and coworkers through conversation, Eid hospitality, and answering questions without argument.
Invite Muslim relatives who do not pray toward the masjid and encourage them to establish salah.
Teach children to make du'a for parents, grandparents, and relatives, while supporting beneficial knowledge and ongoing charity.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:102Used to establish taqwa and remaining committed to Islam.
Quran 3:110Used to define the best community through faith, enjoining good, and forbidding evil.
Quran 9:71Used to describe believers supporting one another, establishing prayer, giving charity, and obeying Allah.
Quran 41:33Used to praise those who call people to Allah while living righteously.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to explain inviting people first to tawhid, then prayer, then zakah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Islam gave me organization in my life. Islam gave me direction in my life.”
PGMA · Lanham, MD
Play from 9:48
“But you give da'wah through your action. You give da'wah through your honesty. You give da'wah through your character. You give da'wah through your behavior.”
PGMA · Lanham, MD
Play from 15:20
“We're all required to give da'wah but before da'wah comes knowledge. We need to all learn about our religion first.”
PGMA · Lanham, MD
Play from 22:05
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us to thank Allah for our faith, health, and families, and to be mindful of Him wherever we are. He explained that each of us represents Islam through our honesty, kindness, and everyday behavior. Encouraging good includes feeding people in need, helping orphans, and standing against injustice. When we share Islam, we should learn what we are talking about and invite people without turning the conversation into an argument. He also reminded us that praying for family, sharing beneficial knowledge, and giving ongoing charity can leave goodness behind after our lives end.

  1. What is one way you could show honesty or kindness at school this week?
  2. What would you like us to learn about Islam together?
  3. Who could we make du'a for tonight, and what could we ask Allah to give them?
Where it was given

The masjid

Prince George's Muslim Association9150 Lanham-Severn Rd, Lanham, MD 20706Jumu'ah 11:15 AM · 12:30 PM · 1:45 PMKhateebHassan MohamedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at PGMA65 khutbahs
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