Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 27, 2026.
Value Islam by learning and living it
“If you are good in the sight of Allah, you are the best person, you are the most successful.”
In one sentence
Islam is Allah’s greatest blessing, so Muslims should value it by learning the Qur’an and Sunnah, embodying them in daily life, teaching them to their children, and remaining steadfast until death.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Parents seek the best future for their children, but the prophets prioritized deen above worldly success.
- Islam is presented as Allah’s greatest blessing and the religion brought by all prophets.
- True Islam encompasses worship, character, speech, appearance, business, and every area of life.
- Muslims are urged to study the Qur’an through tajweed, meaning, tafsir, and moral teachings.
- Families should teach children the Qur’an, the Prophet’s life, and the Sunnah, obeying commands and avoiding prohibitions.
- The sermon closes with a warning about regret in the Hereafter, an Urdu restatement, supplication, and announcements.
Try this week
Study the Qur’an with proper tajweed, then learn its meaning, tafsir, and moral teachings.
Reserve time during holidays to teach children the Qur’an and the Prophet’s life.
Learn the Prophet’s Sunnah, including his commands, actions, and tacit approvals.
Follow the Prophet’s commands and avoid what he prohibited.
Continue practicing Islam and remain steadfast until the end of life.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Ibrahim and Yaqub’s advice to their children to remain committed to Islam until death.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“If you are good in the sight of Allah, you are the best person, you are the most successful.”
“Islam is not to wear some special clothes, to have some special appearance. This is not Islam only.”
“Whatever he prohibits you from, stay away from that. Whatever he commanded, take it.”
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