Family & marriageFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 28, 2026.
Khadija stood by the Prophet when few did
“Allah never gave me a wife better than her.”
In one sentence
The khutbah honors Sayyida Khadija as the Prophet's exemplary first supporter and spouse while encouraging remembrance, celebration, prayer, and service.
The khutbah in 8 steps
- Begins with Quran recitation and dua for the deceased, especially Bibi Hamida.
- Introduces the sacred celebrations of Rabi'ul-Awwal and invites families to attend the upcoming gathering.
- Recounts Sayyida Khadija's lineage, wealth, reputation as al-Tahirah, and successful trade.
- Describes Muhammad's honesty during her trade expedition and the circumstances of their marriage.
- Reviews their family life, her exclusive marriage to the Prophet, and claims about her age and children.
- Highlights her financial and spiritual support for Islam and the Prophet's lasting remembrance of her.
- Presents narrations about her rank, Allah's salam, her place in Paradise, and her palace there.
- Closes with salutations, prayers for healing and relief, and Fatiha and Ikhlas for the deceased.
Try this week
Attend the Sunday 6 p.m. celebration of the Prophet and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, bringing family and friends.
Remember deceased loved ones in dua and Quran recitation.
Recite Surah Fatiha and Surah Ikhlas with salawat for the deceased, especially Bibi Hamida.
Pray for healing for Nadia and other ill believers.
Recite the requested ayah five times for the Imam's relief and the community's needs.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Allah never gave me a wife better than her.”
“she supported me when no one supported, she gave me her money when no one did that. She believed in me when no one did that.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah focused on Sayyida Khadija, the Prophet's first wife and one of his greatest supporters. It described her honesty, wisdom, wealth, faith, and willingness to place everything she had at the service of Islam. The Prophet continued to remember her with gratitude after her death, and the sermon shared narrations about her honored place with Allah. The community was also encouraged to celebrate Rabi'ul-Awwal, pray for the sick, and recite Quran and dua for deceased loved ones, especially Bibi Hamida.
- What kind of support can we give someone who is doing something difficult for the sake of Allah?
- How can we remember someone we love through good deeds?
- What does it mean to use our belongings in a way that helps others?
Where it was given
The masjid
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