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Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 1, 2026.

Translate knowledge across language barriers

MALV · Ali Hida

“We give them the resources to not only learn but to also teach.”

The khateeb, at 18:37

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In one sentence

Muslims should overcome language barriers by translating Islamic knowledge, empowering people to learn and teach, and doing so sincerely for Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The first revelation, iqra, introduces the obligation and value of learning.
  2. Dhul Qarnayn helps people despite their communication barrier instead of making excuses.
  3. He serves sincerely, empowers people, transfers knowledge, and attributes success to Allah.
  4. The Prophet uses Zayd ibn Thabit to overcome language barriers in conveying the message.
  5. Mosques should provide Spanish-language Islamic resources so converts can understand and teach.
  6. The khutbah closes with an invitation to support translation work and a dua for the deceased.
Try this week
Find patient ways to communicate rather than using language barriers as excuses.
Provide Islamic resources in languages people understand, especially Spanish.
Give people tools to learn and teach, not merely lectures.
After prayer, visit the table to learn about, support, and contribute to the translation mission.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 96The command to read grounds the khutbah's emphasis on learning and written knowledge.
Surah 18
Quran 14:4The verse about messengers speaking their people's language supports understandable communication.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Most men dear brothers and sisters unfortunately they give themselves every excuse not to help. They give themselves every justification to walk away.”
MALV · Whitehall, PA
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“this help this assistance from me to you is not so I can receive something back but rather it is for the sake of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
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“If Dhul-Qarnayn taught us anything it is that we give them the resources to not only learn but to also teach.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah begins with the first revealed word, iqra, meaning read, and reminds us that Islam honors learning. The story of Dhul Qarnayn teaches us not to use language barriers as excuses, but to patiently find ways to help. He helped people for Allah's sake, involved them in their own rescue, taught them useful skills, and credited Allah for the success. We should make Islamic learning available in languages people understand, especially for Spanish-speaking Muslims, and give them tools to teach others. After prayer, the community was invited to learn about and support this translation work, followed by a dua for a community member who died.

  1. When have you seen a language barrier make learning or worship harder?
  2. How could we help someone become a teacher, not only a learner?
  3. What is one way our family could support accessible Islamic resources?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley1988 Schadt Avenue, Whitehall, PA 18052ArchiveAll khutbahs at MALV44 khutbahs
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