Humility builds a compassionate Muslim community
“We take counsel, we do istikhara, and then we come to a conclusion and then we take a step.”
Muslims succeed by submitting to Allah’s guidance with humility, following the Prophet’s example, and building a compassionate, unified community that acts on the Qur’an.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Life is a test in which people must choose truth and faith over ego and falsehood.
- Allah’s gradual creation teaches believers to avoid haste, think carefully, consult others, and make istikhara.
- The fate of Aad and Thamud illustrates how arrogance causes people to reject truth, while humility brings honor.
- The Prophet’s example calls believers to balance worship with sociability, care, and welcoming newcomers.
- Brotherhood requires shared concern, forgiveness, selflessness, and support for people facing hardship, including Palestinians.
- Islamic unity should be based on shared faith and Qur’anic guidance rather than tribe, race, lineage, or language.
In the khateeb's words
“Rather we think, we take counsel, we do istikhara, and then we come to a conclusion and then we take a step.”
“A believer, he's an individual who loves to accompany others, who loves to help others, who goes out of his way only to care for another human being.”
“A disbeliever will not read the Quran. He will not open up the Quran and read it. He will see that this individual is a Muslim, he is a mu'min, he will see you.”
For the dinner table
Today’s message reminded us that life is a test and that Allah gives us guidance through the Qur’an and the example of the Prophet. We were urged to slow down, think before acting, and choose humility over pride, accepting truth wherever it comes from. A believer should care for people, welcome newcomers, support those in hardship, and treat the community’s pain as shared. The khutbah especially called us to repair broken relationships and ask forgiveness before time runs out. Our everyday manners, especially a smile and a helping hand, can show others what Islam teaches.
- Who could you welcome or encourage this week?
- What is one situation where you should slow down before responding?
- How can our family show care for someone facing hardship?
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