Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2026.
Islam begins with worshipping Allah alone
“We might talk about secondary things and ignore the primary things.”
In one sentence
The khutbah teaches that Islam’s foundation is recognizing Allah alone as worthy of worship and relying on Him while responsibly following His guidance and accepting His control over outcomes.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Ubayy ibn Ka'b presents Ayat al-Kursi as a summary of the Quran’s central message about Allah.
- The speaker contrasts scattered understandings of Islam with Tawheed as its essential foundation.
- The Prophet’s advice to Ibn Abbas teaches listeners to ask Allah, seek His help, and trust His decree.
- The speaker explains Allah’s names Al-Hayy and Al-Qayyum and His complete independence from sleep or weakness.
- Ayat al-Kursi is used to discuss Allah’s ownership, greatness, permission for intercession, and humanity’s limited knowledge.
- The khutbah calls listeners to apply these beliefs throughout life and detach their hearts from the dunya.
Try this week
Ask Allah directly when seeking something.
Seek help from Allah rather than relying on people alone.
Take responsibility for your actions while accepting that outcomes belong to Allah.
Apply Quranic fundamentals in family life and daily conduct.
Detach the heart from excessive love of worldly life.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimUsed to support the teaching that Allah does not sleep because He never needs rest.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“We might talk about secondary things and ignore the primary things.We might talk about the branches and ignore the fundamental of the message.”
“And know that all of humanity got together to benefit you with something.They would not be able to benefit you.Unless Allah allowed for it.”
“This is His universe.He decides to run it however He wills.He's the one in control of qadr.But He's given us the ability to control our actions.”
“the companions were able to take that away. and implement that in their family lives.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that the heart of Islam is Tawheed: Allah alone is worthy of worship and ultimate reliance. Through Ayat al-Kursi and the Prophet’s advice to Ibn Abbas, we are reminded that Allah is always living, sustaining creation, and in control of what benefits or harms us. We still choose our actions responsibly, while accepting that outcomes belong to Allah. We should carry this trust into family life and loosen our attachment to worldly distractions.
- When you need help this week, how could you remember to ask Allah first?
- What is one action you can control even when you cannot control the result?
- How could our family put this khutbah into practice together?
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