8:34 And so seeking…25:16 A muhsin is someone…30:08 Most of his teaching…
Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 26, 2025.

Seek knowledge with faith and purpose

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“Seeking knowledge is at the core of what a human being is meant to do.”

The khateeb, at 8:34

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In one sentence

Seeking knowledge is central to humanity’s purpose of worshipping Allah, so students, teachers, and adults should approach education with proper manners, faith, excellence, and a commitment to pass its benefits to others.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with taqwa and presents seeking knowledge as a beloved, angel-surrounded act of worship.
  2. Connects Adam’s creation and humanity’s purpose to learning and knowing Allah.
  3. Uses Hadith Jibreel’s dimensions, adab, Islam, iman, ihsan, and time, to interpret education.
  4. Applies the framework to school habits, academic subjects, parents, teachers, and students.
  5. Calls students to renew their intentions, embody prophetic beauty, and help restore humanity’s moral soul amid Gaza’s suffering.
  6. Closes with supplication, prayer, and a brief masjid fundraiser announcement.
Try this week
Renew the intention before going to school or studying.
Follow school and classroom adab, including punctuality, attentiveness, respectful conduct, and preparedness.
Study beyond memorization by asking why and how knowledge matters.
Look for connections to Allah in literature, history, mathematics, science, and other subjects.
Seek beneficial knowledge that improves character and worship.
Share knowledge with family, community, and others through teaching and example.
Invest seriously in education as students, teachers, and parents.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And so seeking knowledge is at the core of what a human being is meant to do.”
NHIEC · Union City, NJ
Play from 8:34
“A muhsin is someone who is actually seeking to be benefited from the knowledge that they are getting.”
NHIEC · Union City, NJ
Play from 25:16
“Most of his teaching was done in living a beautiful life. And in doing all that he did with beauty and love and mercy and devotion.”
NHIEC · Union City, NJ
Play from 30:08
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that seeking knowledge is an important part of knowing and worshipping Allah. The khateeb encouraged students, teachers, and parents to approach learning with good manners, thoughtful questions, and a sincere intention. He explained that learning can go beyond memorizing facts for grades: literature, history, math, and science can help us reflect on Allah and His creation. Beneficial knowledge should increase our love of Allah and improve how we treat people. He also urged us to share what we learn and follow the Prophet's example of teaching through a life filled with beauty, love, mercy, and devotion.

  1. What did you learn today that made you curious to ask another question?
  2. How could something you learn at school help you appreciate Allah's creation?
  3. What is one kind action you could use to teach by example tomorrow?
Where it was given

The masjid

North Hudson Islamic Educational Center4613 Cottage Pl, Union City, NJ 07087ArchiveAll khutbahs at NHIEC31 khutbahs
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