20:58 But guess what Allahu…28:10 Yes you need to ask…28:39 Measure and examine…
Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 18, 2026.

Seek guidance amid religious disagreement

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“Measure and examine what they are saying with surat al-fatihah.”

The khateeb, at 28:39

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In one sentence

When religious disagreement causes confusion, ordinary Muslims should return to Surah al-Fatihah, seek Allah’s guidance, and consult qualified scholars on detailed matters.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces the Prophet’s supplication invoking Allah as Lord of Jibril, Mikail, and Israfil and asking for guidance amid disagreement.
  2. Explains Surah al-Baqarah’s account of humanity’s unity, the sending of messengers, and division caused by transgression.
  3. Describes ordinary Muslims as those most harmed by competing scholarly and podcast opinions.
  4. Presents Surah al-Fatihah as Umm al-Kitab and a daily foundation for worship, dependence, and guidance.
  5. Advises evaluating religious claims through al-Fatihah while consulting scholars about detailed rulings.
  6. Concludes with salawat, supplications, and Quran recitation.
Try this week
Sincerely ask Allah for guidance when religious claims or opinions create confusion.
Reflect on Surah al-Fatihah as a daily foundation for worship, dependence on Allah, and seeking the straight path.
Evaluate religious claims against the principles of al-Fatihah rather than following confident voices or labels.
Consult a qualified sheikh about detailed matters such as marriage, buying and selling, and divorce.
Continue asking Allah for hidayah and tawfiq.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to explain that people were initially one community before revelation and that transgression led to disagreement and division.
Surah 1Presented as Umm al-Qur’an and Umm al-Kitab, providing every Muslim a foundation for worship and seeking the straight path.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But guess what Allahu subhanahu wa ta'ala Has a sunnah That never changes”
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Play from 20:58
“Yes you need to ask the sheikh About marriage Yes you need to ask the sheikh About buying and selling Yes you need to ask the sheikh About divorce”
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Play from 28:10
“Measure and examine What they are saying With surat al-fatihah And constantly ask Allahu subhanahu wa ta'ala For hidayah and a tawfiq”
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Play from 28:39
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb spoke about how ordinary Muslims can feel lost when different teachers, podcasts, and opinions pull them in opposite directions. He reminded us that Allah is the Lord of the great angels and the One who guides to the straight path. He taught that Surah al-Fatihah, the Umm al-Kitab, gives every Muslim a daily foundation: worship Allah, seek His help, and ask for guidance. We should measure religious claims against that foundation while asking qualified scholars about detailed matters such as marriage, business, and divorce. The khutbah ended by urging us to keep asking Allah for guidance and success.

  1. When have you felt confused by different opinions, and what helped you find direction?
  2. What part of al-Fatihah helps you most when you need Allah’s guidance?
  3. Which questions should we take to a trusted scholar?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Ihsan, Gwynn Oak Islamic Community3723 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207Jumu'ah 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at GIC31 khutbahs
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