Seek knowledge before you worship
“Every Muslim male and female must learn what will correct his faith.”
Every Muslim must actively seek beneficial knowledge, especially the correct way to pray and worship, because deeds performed without knowledge of the Prophet's guidance are rejected.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Opening praises of Allah, testimony of faith, and exhortation to listen and remember the return to Allah
- Allah created mankind with faculties of knowledge and revealed the Qur'an as guidance and reminder
- Islam is a religion of knowledge, beginning with the command "Read" in the first revealed verse
- The Prophet's supplication places beneficial knowledge among the highest priorities of a Muslim's life
- Every Muslim, male and female, must learn the essentials of faith, worship, and dealings with others
- The hadith of Abu Huraira: a man prayed incorrectly until the Prophet taught him prayer with tranquility and proper form
- Conclusion: ask about what you do not know, for any deed not in accordance with the Prophet's guidance is invalid
In the khateeb's words
“every muslim male and female must learn what will correct his faith what will correct his worship is dealing with people he must learn how to prefer purify from janaba how to make ablution how to pray how to fast”
“this religion need seeking knowledge ask whatever he doesn't know because if you do anything that is not according to according to the guidance of prophet muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam that deed is invalid”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminded us to fear Allah, remember that we will return to Him, and take responsibility for our deeds. Islam encourages us to seek beneficial knowledge because knowledge helps us distinguish what is right and wrong and perform accepted worship. Allah has given us hearing, sight, and understanding, so we should use these gifts with gratitude. We should learn how to pray, fast, treat our families and neighbors, and follow the Prophet’s guidance. The story of the man who prayed too quickly teaches us to learn carefully and bring calmness and care into our worship.
- What is one useful thing about Islam you would like to learn this week?
- How can you show gratitude for your eyes, ears, or ability to think?
- What helps you slow down and concentrate when you pray?
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