Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2025.
Hold fast to the Sunnah in times of division
“The Quran is clear and the Sunnah is clear and distinct.”
In one sentence
When Muslims face confusion and division, they should cling to the authentic Sunnah and the example of the rightly guided caliphs rather than be swept up in disputes or religious innovations.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces the duty of taqwa, submission, and obedience to Allah.
- Explains the Prophet’s farewell exhortation to follow taqwa, leadership, and the Sunnah.
- Describes future Muslim disagreement and division, presenting the Sunnah as the path to safety.
- Defends the authority of the Sunnah and warns against attempts to undermine it.
- Applies the message to online religious confusion and urges believers to avoid innovations.
- Concludes with prayers for steadfastness, Gaza and Palestine, the sick, and those facing hardship.
Try this week
Hold fast to the authentic Sunnah and the Sunnah of the rightly guided caliphs when confusion arises.
Listen to and obey legitimate appointed leadership.
Avoid being pulled into competing online voices and religious arguments.
Stay away from newly introduced matters in the religion and remain with established guidance.
Pray for steadfastness and relief for believers facing hardship, including people in Gaza and Palestine.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“He says you will see a lot of differing and disagreements within the ummah after I am gone.”
“The only way we can save ourselves As Rasulullah is telling us, is to hold fast to the authentic sunnah.”
“The Quran is clear and the Sunnah is clear and distinct.”
“So we should not get caught up in these differences.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminded us that the Prophet warned Muslims about future disagreement and division. When confusion comes, we should stay close to the authentic Sunnah and the example of the rightly guided caliphs. We should not chase every voice online or add new practices to the religion, but ask Allah for strength to recognize and follow what is right. The speaker also prayed for people in Gaza, Palestine, and everyone facing illness, hardship, and oppression.
- What helps you stay calm and united when people disagree?
- How can we check whether religious advice online is trustworthy?
- What is one right action you can take this week?
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