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Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 25, 2026.

The Quran must be lived, not merely recited

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“Allah has brought it down so that we may be guided and that we may not divide.”

The khateeb, at 18:23

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In one sentence

The Qur'an is complete guidance that must be read with sincerity, understood, and applied through worship, obedience, character, and unity.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces the Qur'an as complete guidance, healing, and light.
  2. Explains that sincere intention and obedience are necessary to receive its guidance.
  3. Uses the Prophet's character to show that the Qur'an must be applied, not merely recited.
  4. Urges Muslims to read with contemplation and follow its commands.
  5. Connects the Qur'an and Sunnah with avoiding misguidance and division.
Try this week
Make regular time to recite the Qur'an.
Read it with contemplation and mindfulness, seeking guidance and understanding.
Follow its commands through prayer, fasting, avoiding forbidden actions, encouraging good, and avoiding evil.
Put Qur'anic guidance into daily character and behavior.
Advise one another toward truth and steadfastness while avoiding division.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 103Used to frame success as belief, mutual advice toward truth, and steadfastness.
Sahih MuslimCited a report from the Prophet's Farewell Hajj about holding to the Book of Allah to avoid misguidance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The Quran is not a group We just recite It is a complete guidance For our lives”
Community Mosque · Winston-Salem, NC
Play from 6:06
“The Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, He not only recited the Qur'an, he applied it in his life.”
Community Mosque · Winston-Salem, NC
Play from 12:56
“The main purpose in the Qur'an came to us, Allah has brought it down so that we may be guided and that we may not divide.”
Community Mosque · Winston-Salem, NC
Play from 18:23
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that the Qur'an is not only something to recite; it is guidance for how we live. We should read it with attention, try to follow its commands, and ask Allah to guide us with sincere hearts. The Prophet Muhammad's character showed what it means to put the Qur'an into practice. A strong Muslim community believes, encourages one another toward truth, remains patient, and avoids division.

  1. What is one Qur'anic teaching you could practice this week?
  2. How can we encourage someone toward truth kindly?
  3. What helps our family stay united when we disagree?
Where it was given

The masjid

Community Mosque of Winston Salem1419 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107Jumu'ah Adhan 1:30 PM · Khutbah 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Community Mosque37 khutbahs
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