Worship Allah alone and follow the Sunnah
“All of these details you will never find except in the Sunnah.”
The khutbah argues that sincere tawhid, acceptance of the prophetic message, correct belief about Isa, and belief in Paradise and Hell must be lived through obedience to the Sunnah and rejection of shirk.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces the hadith of Ubadah ibn al-Samit and its promise of Paradise.
- Explains tawhid and warns against directing supplication to saints or other than Allah.
- Explains Muhammad’s status as servant and messenger and the necessity of following the Sunnah.
- Explains Isa as Allah’s servant, messenger, created word, and spirit, not divine.
- Explains Paradise, Hell, tawhid, sins, forgiveness, and punishment.
- Closes with supplication and prayer.
In the khateeb's words
“And the one who testifies he must know what he is testifying to”
“All of these details You will never find Except in the sunnah”
“The meaning of this testimony Is Ta'atuhu Fima amran You must obey The messenger of Allah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam In what he commands”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah focused on a hadith about the beliefs that lead a person toward Paradise. It taught that Allah alone deserves worship and warned against asking saints or other created beings for what only Allah can give. It also taught that Muhammad is Allah’s servant and messenger, so Muslims follow his Sunnah to learn how to pray and practice Islam. The sermon described Isa as Allah’s servant and messenger, created by Allah, not part of Allah. Finally, it reminded us that Paradise and the Fire are real, and that tawhid brings hope while sins remain serious.
- Why do you think understanding what we believe matters, instead of only repeating words?
- What is one part of worship we learn through the Prophet’s Sunnah?
- How could belief in the Hereafter affect a choice you make this week?
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