Follow the Prophet by lifting others up
“A good word, a kind word, an uplifting word is an act of charity.”
The khutbah argues that Muslims should spend more time learning from the Prophet Muhammad’s life and embody his prophetic mission by uplifting people, solving problems, and making others feel valued, starting with their families and communities.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Community prayers and announcements address bereavement, illness, Gaza, Sudan, Lebanon, Iran, jobs, classes, and youth programs.
- The khutbah opens with taqwa, warning that family attachments can distract believers from worship while urging pardon and forgiveness.
- The speaker argues that studying the Prophet’s seerah and hadith gives Muslims guidance for modern pressures, including Islamophobia and online hostility.
- He presents three prophetic ways to add value: uplift people, solve their problems, and make them feel valued.
- Stories about a financially struggling man and Julaybib illustrate practical help and honoring marginalized people.
- The closing urges consistent study of the Qur’an and the Prophet’s life, more time with him, and disciplined follow-through.
In the khateeb's words
“Rhaid i ni ddod â'r misiwn profetig hwnnw o fod yn werthfawr i'r bobl o'n gilydd.”
“A good word, a kind word, an uplifting word is an act of charity.”
“Rydym wedi mynd drwy hynny hefyd, ond hei, fe wnes i drwy hynny ac fe fyddwch chi'n mynd drwy hynny hefyd.”
“Felly rwy'n gofyn i mi a chi i gyd, a'n annog i mi a chi i gyd, treulio mwy amser gyda'r Proffet .”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that our faith is meant to make us useful and uplifting to the people around us. The speaker encouraged us to spend more time learning from the Prophet Muhammad’s life and example, especially when family pressures or modern hostility make faith difficult. We can follow that example by speaking kind words, helping people solve problems, and connecting them with help when we cannot solve a problem ourselves. We should also notice people who feel overlooked and help them feel valued, beginning at home. This week, let’s choose one person to encourage, one problem to help with, and one part of the Prophet’s life to study.
- Who could use an encouraging word from you this week?
- What is one problem you could help solve, or help someone find support for?
- What can we learn from how the Prophet treated people who felt left out?
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