Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.
Build faith on the Quran and tawhid
“We have a duty to learn our faith, to open up the Quran, to open up the Sira.”
In one sentence
Muslims should ground their faith in tawhid, the Quran, and Muhammad’s final prophethood while pursuing Muslim unity and respectful cooperation with people of other faiths.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces a continuing study of creed, arguing that sound belief should engage both intellect and heart.
- Warns that inherited theological disputes and takfir weaken Muslim unity and produce passivity, fatalism, or reliance on intermediaries.
- Defines iman through the hadith of Jibril and traces revelation from earlier prophets to Muhammad.
- Argues that Muhammad is the final messenger and the Quran the preserved, authoritative criterion over earlier scriptures.
- Addresses holiday-season questions by distinguishing Islamic beliefs from Jewish and Christian beliefs while permitting cooperation on shared goods.
- Urges listeners to study the Quran and Sira and consult scholars when questions arise.
Try this week
Study the Quran and Sira regularly.
Ask imams and scholars when questions about faith arise.
Avoid turning theological disagreements into divisive communal arguments.
Cooperate with people of other faiths on shared community goods while maintaining Islamic beliefs.
Pursue religious learning instead of relying primarily on entertainment or holiday culture.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 5:48Presents the Quran as confirming and serving as the authoritative criterion over earlier scriptures.
Quran 2:62Explains the status of sincere earlier believers before Muhammad’s message became global.
Quran 5:69Explains the status of sincere earlier believers before Muhammad’s message became global.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Use it as the criterion for knowing what will get you to paradise And closer to Allah over what will push you further away without any doubt”
“There is only one sharia today That leads to salvation Believing in and following The Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam Is not optional”
“Yet we can work together With Jews and Christians and others To address common goods And practice the values that we agree upon But we must also recognize the divergence in beliefs”
“during these times of the year And all year long We have a duty to learn our faith To open up the Quran To open up the Sira”
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