Muslims should bring value to others
“We are to be people who uplift those around us.”
Muslims should follow the Prophet by bringing value to others through uplifting people, solving problems, making others feel important, and prioritizing spiritual learning over worldly distraction.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Reminds believers to practice taqwa and connect obedience with success.
- Retells how Muslims who stayed behind in Mecca regretted missing the Prophet's guidance.
- Calls American Muslims to demonstrate their value by serving and supporting society.
- Explains three ways to bring value: uplift hurting people, solve problems, and affirm people's importance.
- Warns against allowing careers, wealth, comfort, social media, and loneliness to displace spiritual priorities.
- Urges listeners to study the Prophet's biography and teachings, attend lectures, and teach children.
In the khateeb's words
“We are to be people who uplift those around us.”
“Bring value to the people around you by solving their problems.”
“And so as Muslims, instead of playing the role of bringing people down, we play the role of making people feel important.”
“What is greater than our careers is building a relationship with Allah and His messenger.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that following the Prophet means becoming a source of value for people around us. We can do that by lifting up people who are hurting, helping solve their problems, and reminding overlooked people that they matter. We should not blame our families or busy lives for missed spiritual opportunities; we can forgive, reset our priorities, and begin learning today. The speaker urges us to make the Prophet's biography and teachings part of our lives, even when careers, comfort, and entertainment compete for our attention. When we learn and share that guidance, we can strengthen our families and communities.
- Who around us might need encouragement this week?
- How can we make learning about the Prophet part of our week?
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