Choosing Allah over comfort and safety
“It's not just about what we do but what we are willing to leave.”
The sacrifices of those who made Hijrah show that sincere faith means choosing Allah over comfort, wealth, and safety, a commitment Muslims can practice through intentional sacrifice and fasting.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Frames Hijrah through the Prophet’s love for Makkah and explains that sincere intention can make ordinary life a form of Hijrah.
- Describes Suhaib al-Rumi abandoning his wealth to join the Muslims in Madinah.
- Describes Ali’s willingness to risk his life and Abu Salama’s family suffering during Hijrah.
- Challenges listeners to leave sinful entertainment, music, and gatherings for Allah’s sake.
- Encourages fasting Ashura and surrounding days in Muharram as practical acts of sacrifice and repentance.
In the khateeb's words
“Because the point of where you live Is that you are doing whatever you're doing For the sake of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
“He left everything That's why the Sahaba Radiallahu anhum Were the best of the best Because they were willing To leave things For the sake of Allah”
“It's not just about what we do But what we are willing to leave”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that the Prophet loved Makkah deeply, yet left his home for Allah’s sake when Muslims faced oppression. The khateeb described Suhaib giving up his wealth, Ali risking his life to protect the Prophet, and Abu Salama’s family enduring painful separation during the Hijrah. These stories invite us to think about what matters most when following our faith becomes difficult. The khateeb reminded us that our own sacrifices can include leaving harmful habits and choosing how we spend our time more carefully. He also encouraged fasting in Muharram as an opportunity to give something up for Allah’s pleasure, and prayed for a coming year full of goodness and blessings.
- How could we do something kind for a neighbor with the intention of pleasing Allah?
- What stood out to you about Suhaib choosing his faith over his wealth?
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