15:10 That if anbiya…
Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 17, 2026.

Seek religious knowledge with humility

SMA · Muhammad Desai

“If anbiya exercise humility in front of regular humans, then who are we to be boastful in front of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala?”

The khateeb, at 15:10

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In one sentence

True religious knowledge must be pursued with deep humility, as exemplified by Prophet Musa lowering himself to learn from Khidr and by Imam al-Taftazani persisting in study despite being mocked for his slow intellect.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opening principle: prophets are innocent and must be spoken of with utmost respect
  2. The hadith of Musa being asked who is most knowledgeable and his answer
  3. Why Allah redirected Musa to Khidr at Majma'ul Bahrain: a lesson in humility
  4. Musa's gentle, requesting manner when asking Khidr to teach him
  5. The story of Imam al-Sa'duddin al-Taftazani's perseverance and dream
  6. Conclusion: believers must combine sincere intention with humility in seeking knowledge
Try this week
Approach teachers and knowledge with humility and polite request, not demand
Persist in classes even when the material is difficult and others mock you
Check your speech so that you never tarnish the reputation of the prophets
Cultivate sincere intention for seeking religious knowledge combined with tawadu'
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to introduce the story of Musa being asked who is most knowledgeable and then being sent to Khidr.
Quran 18:66Quoted to show Musa's humble, requesting words to Khidr: 'Hal attabi'uka ala an tu'allimani mimma 'ullimta rushda.'
Quran 40:60Recited in the second khutbah to warn against arrogance toward worship: those who disdain Allah's worship will enter Hell.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“That if anbiya exercise humility in front of regular humans, then who are we to be boastful in front of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala?”
SMA · Dorset Park, ON
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Allah’s prophets deserve complete respect and that we must speak about them carefully. The story of Musa teaches that even great people should remain humble and recognize that Allah knows more than anyone. Musa traveled to learn from Khidr and asked politely for guidance rather than demanding it. The story of Imam al-Taftazani showed how patience, humility, and hard work can transform a struggling student into a great scholar. We should seek beneficial knowledge with sincere intentions, humility, and perseverance.

  1. When have you learned something important from someone younger or less experienced than you?
  2. What helps you keep trying when a subject feels difficult?
  3. How can we show humility when asking someone to teach us?
Where it was given

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