Isa was a prophet, not divine
“Allah can give you a son and that son doesn't have to have any father.”
The khutbah presents Isa as a revered prophet and messenger, born miraculously to Maryam, empowered with signs by Allah, saved from crucifixion, and honored without being deified.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces the five messengers of firm resolve and places Isa among them.
- Recounts Maryam’s noble family, worship, miraculous provision, and annunciation.
- Describes Isa’s miraculous birth, defense of Maryam, prophethood, and signs by Allah’s permission.
- Narrates Isa’s disciples, the heavenly feast, opposition, and Allah’s saving and raising of Isa.
- Explains Isa’s future return and contrasts Islamic belief with Jewish rejection and Christian deification.
- Concludes by urging gratitude for correct belief and invoking blessings and prayers.
In the khateeb's words
“So these were the messengers who faced the greatest difficulties from their people. yet they remained firm and steadfast.”
“Allah can give you a son and that son doesn't have to have any father. This is easy for Allah .”
“He was a great prophet, a great messenger of Allah. and his mother, she was an honorable, truthful woman.”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah focused on Prophet Isa, whom Muslims honor as one of Allah’s great messengers. The speaker retold how Maryam was chosen, how Isa was born without a father, and how Allah gave him miracles by His permission. Isa defended his mother, called people to worship Allah, and was saved from the plot against him. Muslims therefore love and respect Isa and Maryam while worshiping Allah alone and rejecting the idea that Allah has a son. We can take from their story the importance of steadfastness, trust, humility, and gratitude for correct guidance.
- What part of Isa’s story helps you understand trust in Allah?
- How can we show respect for prophets while worshiping Allah alone?
- What can we learn from Maryam’s patience and courage?
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