General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 26, 2026.
Submit to the Quran and Sunnah
“Once you hear a command from Allah, don't give excuses.”
In one sentence
Islam requires believers to surrender their hearts and actions to the Quran and authentic Sunnah, responding with “we hear and obey” even when personal desires or anger resist.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Defines Islam as submission to the Quran and authentic Sunnah, using Ibrahim and Ismail as examples.
- Argues that genuine faith requires inward and outward acceptance of Allah’s and the Prophet’s judgments.
- Contrasts believers who hear and obey with hypocrites who resist divine commands.
- Uses Abu Bakr’s forgiveness of Mistah and Umar’s restraint of anger to illustrate submission.
- Gives examples of the Companions immediately obeying the prohibition of wine and the change of qibla.
- Closes by urging listeners to avoid excuses, obey revelation, and stand closely aligned during prayer.
Try this week
Follow the Quran and authentic Sunnah, responding to commands with “we hear and obey.”
When personal desire or anger resists a command, avoid excuses and submit inwardly and outwardly.
Pardon and overlook others in hope that Allah forgives you.
In congregational prayer, fill gaps and stand foot-to-foot and shoulder-to-shoulder.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 37Ibrahim and Ismail’s submission is used to define Islam as surrender to Allah’s command.
Sahih MuslimAllah looks at hearts and deeds rather than appearances or wealth.
Surah 4Faith requires accepting the Prophet’s judgment without inward resistance.
Surah 24Believers respond to Allah and His Messenger with “we hear and obey,” unlike those who turn away.
Surah 33Believers have no alternative once Allah and His Messenger decide a matter.
Surah 2The final verses are used to explain that Allah does not burden souls beyond capacity and forgives mistakes and forgetfulness.
Surah 24The command to pardon and overlook is applied to Abu Bakr’s response to Mistah’s slander.
Surah 7The command to pardon, enjoin good, and turn away from the ignorant is used to show Umar restraining his anger.
Sahih al-BukhariAbu Bakr’s renewed financial support for Mistah illustrates immediate obedience to Allah’s command.
Sahih MuslimThe Companions’ immediate destruction of wine illustrates obedience after prohibition.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The obedience of the heart And following the truth That is the Islam”
“Don't you want Allah to forgive you? If you do this, you pardon and overlook, I'm going to forgive you.”
“Once you hear a command from Allah, don't give excuses. What saves you?”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah taught that Islam means surrendering the heart and actions to Allah’s revelation in the Quran and authentic Sunnah. The speaker said real faith is shown by hearing a command and obeying it inwardly and outwardly, not only agreeing when it suits us. He illustrated this with Abu Bakr forgiving Mistah, Umar letting go of anger, and the Companions immediately responding to the prohibition of wine and the change of qibla. He urged listeners to stop making excuses, say “we hear and obey,” and follow the Prophet’s example.
- What is one situation where obeying Allah may feel difficult?
- How can we practice forgiving someone this week?
- What helps you calm down when you feel angry?
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