Honor every prophet and care for your parents
Because Islam honors all prophets, especially Jesus and Mary, Muslims should express that shared monotheistic heritage and honor their parents through service, prayer, and continued good deeds after death.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens Friday worship and announces a funeral prayer for Sister Baby Rashid.
- Explains Islam's belief in all prophets and their shared message of worshipping one God.
- Focuses on Jesus and Mary, highlighting their prominence in several Quranic chapters.
- Encourages Muslims to explain Islam's honor for Jesus and Mary to non-Muslim friends.
- Urges listeners to honor living mothers through closeness, kindness, time, and care.
- Describes duties toward deceased parents and connects them with the upcoming funeral prayer.
In the khateeb's words
“we believe that Allah God sent to mankind many many messengers and prophets who came with the same message the same message that none has right to be worshipped except God”
“If your mother is still alive, our dear prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said to you, Heaven lies under the feet of your mother.”
“If you need prayers, go to your mother. If you need blessings, go to your mother. If you need protection, go to your mother.”
“He said, pray for them and ask God to forgive their sins and to send His mercy on them.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that the Quran honors all of God's messengers, including Jesus, and gives Mary a special place. Muslims believe Jesus was a human messenger of God and that his message of worshipping one God connects with Muhammad's message. The sermon then turned to mothers, urging us to show them closeness, mercy, time, and care while they are alive. When parents have died, we can still honor them by praying for them, fulfilling their promises, and respecting their friends. The community will also pray the funeral prayer, remembering that every act of worship and kindness can prepare us for the Hereafter.
- What is one kind thing you could do for your mother or another caregiver this week?
- How can we remember and pray for family members who have died?
- What would you say to a friend who wants to understand how Muslims view Jesus?
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