Use wisdom within the Quran and Sunnah
“Islam is a progressive religion as long as we are not in violation of the Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam.”
Muslims should consult the Quran and Sunnah, then use Allah-given wisdom to address new situations without falling into extremism or division.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Affirms the Quran and Sunnah as primary sources for religious guidance.
- Recounts the hadith of Mu'ad applying wisdom when no direct answer is found.
- Argues that Islam permits thoughtful responses to new circumstances within religious boundaries.
- Warns that ignorance and rigid thinking can lead to extremism and boycotting fellow Muslims.
- Compares this evaluative process to modern democratic confirmation hearings.
In the khateeb's words
“I will apply the wisdom that Allah gave me on this note”
“Islam is a progressive religion as long as we are not in violation of the Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam”
“Shaitan takes over when you are ignorant and you are not thinking and you are not applying the wisdom that Allah gave you.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that the Quran and Sunnah are our first guides when we face questions. If they do not give a direct answer, he said we should use the wisdom Allah has given us while staying within those foundations. He warned that extremism and refusing to think can create unnecessary division, even leading Muslims to boycott one another. At home, we can practice this by learning carefully, thinking responsibly, and treating fellow Muslims with patience.
- What does it mean to use wisdom while still following the Quran and Sunnah?
- Why can refusing to think or listen create division among Muslims?
- How can we avoid being extreme about small disagreements?
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