17:03 You really can ask…24:06 Our creator wanted to…
Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 10, 2025.

Study the Quran and the Prophet’s example

Ash-Shaheed

“You really can ask yourself two questions.”

The khateeb, at 17:03

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Muslims must study both the Quran and the Prophet’s lived example for hikmah, wisdom, judgment, and strategy, and apply that wisdom through gradual, merciful invitation and community action.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces hikmah as distinct from the Quranic Book and essential to da'wah.
  2. Explains hikmah as wisdom, judgment, and strategy available to ordinary people.
  3. Uses gradual Quranic revelation to argue for patient, staged invitations, especially for new Muslims.
  4. Applies hikmah through mercy toward newcomers, gratitude, service, and practical community skills.
  5. Calls for studying the Prophet’s seerah and extracting strategy from his relationships and community leadership.
  6. Connects Tawhid, interfaith cooperation, and Quranic examples of continuous glorification and divine fashioning.
Try this week
When studying the Quran, ask, "What is the wisdom?" and "How do I apply it?"
Invite others to Islam with wisdom, kind advice, and the best manner.
Welcome newcomers with mercy and avoid overwhelming them with excessive rules or immediate corrections.
Study the Prophet’s hadith and seerah, including his actions, interactions, and community leadership.
Practice gratitude through service, generosity, feeding the homeless, and supporting community programs.
Use professional and practical skills to strengthen community outreach and partnerships.
Collaborate with good people of other faiths while maintaining clear boundaries around Islamic worship.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Uses "You alone we worship" to illustrate prioritizing Tawhid.
Surah 87Explains glorification and divine fashioning as ongoing, repeated processes.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You really can ask yourself two questions. You can say, what is the wisdom? And how do I apply it?”
Ash-Shaheed · Sugar Creek, NC
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“Our creator wanted to say something to us when He revealed the Quran for the rest of our lives. For the rest of humanity.”
Ash-Shaheed · Sugar Creek, NC
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Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ash-Shaheed400 W. Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28213Jumu'ah 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Ash-Shaheed45 khutbahs
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