Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 26, 2026.
Love the Prophet’s family without division
“We follow the Quran; we follow the Rasul Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.”
In one sentence
Muslims should love and learn from the Prophet’s family and companions, follow their example of truthfulness and steadfast worship, and reject sectarian division.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Opens with taqwa and gratitude for Jumu’ah, then presents Ashura as both Musa’s victory and Husayn’s martyrdom.
- Argues that love of Allah, the Prophet, Ahl al-Bayt, and the companions is integral to Islam rather than sectarian.
- Uses hadith, Quranic passages, Fatimah and Husayn, and Imam al-Shafi‘i to establish the honor of the Prophet’s family.
- Calls listeners to learn the family’s history and cultivate Islam locally without cursing, factionalism, or a gang-war mentality.
- Concludes by urging steadfast prayer and faith through financial or emotional hardship, followed by supplications and prayer.
Try this week
Learn the names, lives, history, and qualities of the Prophet’s family and companions.
Keep prayer and one’s relationship with Allah steady during financial or emotional difficulty.
Cultivate tawakkul, yaqeen, thabat, consistency, and discipline.
Stand for truth without adopting revenge, cursing, or sectarian hostility.
Sources the khateeb cited
Jami` at-TirmidhiUsed to argue for loving Allah, the Prophet, and the Prophet’s family, and clinging to the Quran and Ahl al-Bayt.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Who cares what Mistaken people say Who cares what People of falsehood say We follow the Quran We follow the Rasul Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam”
“he doesn't live his life trying to extract revenge trying to extract revenge against those who killed his family he lives his life is an exemplar in service to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that love for Allah, the Prophet, his family, and his companions is central to Muslim life. He used Ashura, Husayn’s sacrifice, and Ali Zaynul Abidin’s generosity to show how faith can remain strong through suffering. We should learn about these remarkable people and follow their example of truth, service, patience, and worship. Even when life is difficult, we should keep our prayers and relationship with Allah steady.
- What is one quality from the Prophet’s family or companions that you would like to develop?
- How can we comfort someone who is worried or hurting?
- What can help us keep praying when life feels difficult?
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