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Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.

Seeking knowledge is an obligation

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In one sentence

Islamic learning must be treated as a consistent, non-negotiable investment in ourselves and our children because genuine faith requires knowledge and action.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reflect on whether the summer produced meaningful Islamic learning.
  2. Recall how structured Qur'an memorization and parental investment shaped the khateeb's foundation.
  3. Apply intentional scheduling, sacrifice, and consistency to Islamic education during the school year.
  4. Prioritize personal learning so parents can guide and protect their families.
  5. Contrast knowledge with wealth through Qur'anic reminders, poetry, and the story of Al-Mu'tasim.
  6. Define obligatory everyday knowledge and close with supplications for guidance and the oppressed.
Try this week
Set a recurring, dedicated time this fall for yourself and your children or youth to study Islam and the Qur'an.
Invest consistent time and financial resources in Islamic education rather than relying on occasional exposure.
Attend the masjid regularly and read and review the Qur'an consistently.
Learn the religious rulings governing daily life, including prayer, business transactions, and zakah.
Practice faith through learning, implementation, night prayer, voluntary fasting, and giving money as needed.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 66Used to command believers to save themselves and their families from Hellfire through personal learning and effort.
Surah 103Used to argue that faith must be accompanied by righteous deeds.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“However, you don't have a choice when it comes to memorizing the book of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala.”
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“Likewise, you have to place in their schedules a time, a dedicated time, for them to learn the religion of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala.”
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“He says and do not celebrate your wealth and be distracted from it. For true wealth is only that which you know.”
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“I don't have to become a scholar, but these things which concern me, I have to learn about. Therefore, seeking knowledge is an obligation. It is not voluntary.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb asks families to look honestly at whether summer included meaningful Islamic learning. He shares that structured Qur'an memorization, supported by parents and teachers, gave him a foundation that lasted. As school and work schedules begin, he says Islamic education deserves its own regular time, effort, and financial investment. He reminds us that faith is not only a statement in the heart: we must learn prayer, transactions, zakah, and other matters that shape daily life, then act on what we learn. The goal is steady growth for ourselves and our children, with Allah's guidance.

  1. What is one part of Islam you would like to learn more about this fall?
  2. How could our family make Qur'an learning part of our weekly routine?
  3. Why might knowledge be more valuable than money?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Association of Greater Pittsburgh5725 N Montour Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:15 PM · Prayer 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at MAP15 khutbahs
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