Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2025.
True knowledge prepares us for eternity
“The Quran and the Sunnah are our manual.”
In one sentence
True knowledge combines useful worldly skills with knowledge of Allah that guides obedience, character, and decisions, because only the latter prepares a person for lasting success in the hereafter.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Distinguishes worldly knowledge and skills from knowledge of Allah, revelation, and obedience.
- Argues that worldly expertise serves this life, while divine knowledge elevates character and benefits eternity.
- Uses Surah Ar-Rum to criticize superficial worldly focus and insist that worldly education alone is insufficient.
- Applies this framework to harmful conduct, intoxicants, usury, health problems, and social corruption.
- Presents the Quran and Sunnah as the Creator’s manual for personal, professional, social, and family life.
- Urges prioritizing Quran and Sunnah, faith and manners in marriage, and preparation for death and the hereafter.
Try this week
Study the Quran and Sunnah and ask what Allah requires in daily decisions.
Follow Allah’s guidance in work, buying and selling, and treating people.
Lower your gaze and avoid steps that lead toward adultery.
Stay away from intoxicants and keep a safety margin from them.
Prioritize faith and manners when considering a spouse.
Prepare for death by giving knowledge that leads to the hereafter priority in life.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 53:29-30Used to contrast people focused only on worldly life with knowledge that benefits in the hereafter.
Quran 30:7Used to argue that worldly-only knowledge is superficial and leaves people unaware of the hereafter.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The Quran and the Sunnah are our manual. We are a very complex organism. that we cannot just go through this life willy-nilly.”
“So seeking knowledge leads to success in this world and this hereafter. You want the best of this life? you need knowledge.”
“If you follow God's instruction in your profession, in buying and selling and treating people, you will be successful.”
“When you focus on a spouse, the first quality that you look for is manners and faith.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that worldly education and skills are useful, but they should not become our only focus. Knowledge of the Quran and Sunnah helps us obey Allah, improve our manners, and prepare for the lasting life after death. The speaker encouraged us to bring Allah’s guidance into work, relationships, money, marriage, and everyday choices. He reminded us that preparing for death means making useful knowledge and faithful action a priority now.
- What is one kind of knowledge that helps you live wisely every day?
- What can we do when a small bad choice starts getting bigger?
- Why do you think the sermon says faith and manners matter when choosing a spouse?
Where it was given
The masjid
Islamic Center of Western Suburbs (ICWS)28W774 Army Trail Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185Jumu'ah “Khutbah 1 | 1:05 | pm; Jamaat 1 | 1:25 | pm; Khutbah 2 | 1:35 | pm; Jamaat 2 | 1:55 | pm” (Bartlett location). “Khutbah | 1:15 | pm; Jamaat | 1:35 | pm” (West Chicago location).ArchiveAll khutbahs at Islamic Center of48 khutbahs
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