True success requires worship and humility
“Whatever we have achieved is nothing from me.”
True success comes from worshiping Allah, following revelation, using worldly blessings humbly, and avoiding the arrogance that destroyed Aad.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Human purpose is worship through sincere intention and obedience to the Quran and Sunnah.
- Stories of past nations are merciful warnings meant to change believers’ lives.
- Aad abused strength, wealth, and construction for pride, rejected Hud, and denied resurrection.
- Their respite ended in drought and destructive wind, demonstrating the temporary nature of worldly power.
- Listeners are urged to return to Allah, use health and wealth properly, and remain humble.
In the khateeb's words
“For us to follow it, an intelligent individual is that individual that take the advice that he knows is the proper advice and act upon it.”
“The intelligent person is that individual that takes care of his health when he utilizes it in the proper way when he has it.”
“Whatever we have achieved is nothing from me. Once you realize that lower yourself that is what will elevate you.”
For the dinner table
Today's khutbah reminded us that Allah created us to worship Him, and that He shares stories of past nations in the Quran so we can learn from them. One of those nations was 'Aad. They were very tall and strong, and Allah gave them wealth, children and gardens. Instead of being grateful, they became proud and built huge towers to show off, as if they would live forever. They mocked their prophet, Hud (AS), and went back to worshipping idols. Allah gave them time to turn back, but they refused, so a terrible wind blew for seven nights and eight days and destroyed them. The lesson for us is that everything we have comes from Allah: our health, our money and our successes. If we stay humble and thankful, Allah will raise us up.
- What is something Allah has given you that you sometimes forget to thank Him for?
- Have you ever felt shy about doing a sunnah in front of friends, and what could help you do it anyway?
- Why do you think Allah sent prophets who were human beings instead of angels?
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