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The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 17, 2026.

Preserve Islamic identity by rejecting other holidays

Nasrullah
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In one sentence

Muslims should preserve their Islamic identity by following the Qur'an and Sunnah, resisting imitation of surrounding religious customs and holidays, and teaching their families to do likewise.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Muslims inherit a legacy of faith, sacrifice, tawhid, and sincerity that must be preserved.
  2. Prophetic warnings and Qur'anic examples are used to discourage blindly imitating other nations.
  3. The khutbah applies this warning to Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween, and related school, business, and mosque activities.
  4. Families and community leaders are urged to teach children clearly and avoid participation in these celebrations.
  5. Ibrahim and the People of the Cave are presented as examples of protecting faith under pressure.
  6. The sermon closes by affirming Islam's completeness and making du'a for steadfastness, families, and community needs.
Try this week
Avoid participating in Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween, and related religious celebrations.
Teach children, youth, spouses, and family members that these celebrations are haram and explain their dangers.
Use the Qur'an and Sunnah as the standard for belonging instead of trying to fit into surrounding society.
Preserve faith and Islamic identity by honoring the two Islamic Eids as the community's holidays.
Enter Islam wholeheartedly and avoid the footsteps of Satan.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariWarned that Muslims would closely imitate earlier nations, even following them into a lizard's hole.
Sahih al-BukhariForetold imitation of the Romans and Persians before the Day of Judgment.
Musnad Ahmad
Surah 9Compared later people with those before them in worldly enjoyment and vain practices.
Surah 3
Surah 37Cited Ibrahim saying “I am sick” as an excuse to avoid participating in a celebration.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So we as Muslims, Our entire life is complete. From every aspect you look at it, Nothing is missing. So we should not seek anything else other than that which pleases Allah.”
Nasrullah · Lawrenceville, GA
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“Rather fitting in society. Is to be in accordance to the book of Allah. And the way of messenger. Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam.”
Nasrullah · Lawrenceville, GA
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“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala gave us the perfect of religion. And He gave us a religion in which He did not exclude holidays. He also gave us holidays. But He gave us the best of holidays.”
Nasrullah · Lawrenceville, GA
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“For them to preserve their deen. For them to preserve their iman. For them to preserve their tawheed. So that they will die upon Islam.”
Nasrullah · Lawrenceville, GA
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that Muslims inherit a great legacy of faith, sacrifice, and devotion to Allah. It urged us to be thoughtful about celebrations around us, especially Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and not join activities that conflict with Islamic belief. The speaker encouraged parents and community leaders to teach children clearly so they are not left confused by mixed messages. He pointed to Ibrahim and the People of the Cave as examples of protecting faith when pressured to participate. The message ended by affirming the completeness of Islam and asking Allah to guide, protect, and care for our families and community.

  1. What helps you feel proud of your Muslim identity?
  2. How can our family handle a holiday activity at school or in the neighborhood?
  3. What is one way we can learn and practice our faith together this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Nasrullah2399 Lawrenceville Hwy Suite 4, Lawrenceville, GA 30044Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Nasrullah6 khutbahs
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