Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 12, 2025.
Learn and teach the salah correctly
“It’s upon each and every one of us to learn the salah.”
In one sentence
Muslims should cooperate to learn and teach the salah correctly from the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah, without shame, ridicule, or arrogance.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Calls listeners to fear Allah, seek Islamic knowledge, and cooperate in learning.
- Cites reports about teaching new Muslims the salah first and presents prayer-related hadiths.
- Urges Muslims of every background to learn prayer according to authentic prophetic guidance.
- Shares a personal experience of not knowing the salah and rejects shame or mockery.
- Charges knowledgeable Muslims with teaching patiently and grounding instruction in reliable sources.
- Concludes with a call to make an effort, seek Paradise, and straighten the congregational rows.
Try this week
Learn the salah, including its movements, tashahhud, and prayer remembrances, from the Qur'an and authentic hadith.
If you do not know the salah, seek knowledge and ask those who know to teach you.
If you know the salah, actively teach and help other Muslims without mocking or shaming them.
Improve the prayer and straighten congregational rows, fill gaps, and align foot to foot and shoulder to shoulder.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe command to pray as the Prophet was seen praying grounds prayer instruction in his example.
Sahih MuslimUsed for seeking forgiveness three times after prayer and affirming that Allah is peace.
Sunan an-Nasa'iUsed for the Prophet's takbirs and concluding salams in prayer.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“So listen carefully and may this khutba be an encouragement for you and me to learn and teach the religion of Islam by way of the Qur'an and the sunnah of Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.”
“But it's upon each and every one of us to learn the salah To pray to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala as taught to us by the last prophet and messenger Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam”
“Anyone teaching Islam Should teach from Allah's Book of the Quran And the authentic sunnah Of Muhammad Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that every Muslim should learn how to pray as the Prophet taught. If someone does not yet know the salah, that is not shameful; the right response is to seek knowledge and ask for help. Those who know should teach patiently from the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah, never mocking or acting arrogant. We should also try to improve our prayer and stand together carefully in straight rows.
- What is one part of salah you would like to learn better this week?
- How can we help someone who is still learning without embarrassing them?
- What does it mean to check that our practice comes from the Qur'an and Sunnah?
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