Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2026.
The Sunnah stays firm in a changing world
“If we are living in a sophisticated age today, the Sunnah of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam does not change.”
In one sentence
In a rapidly changing, AI- and media-saturated world, Muslims should prepare to meet Allah by clinging to the Prophet's Sunnah and cultivating trustworthiness, truthful speech, good character, and halal living.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens by urging taqwa and preparation for meeting Allah.
- Connects prophetic guidance to social, technological, and moral change, urging adherence to the Sunnah.
- Explains amanah through religion, family, body, work, and the Prophet's return of entrusted valuables.
- Calls for truthful speech and verification before sharing information online.
- Emphasizes good character, family influence, smiling, and resistance to harmful digital environments.
- Urges halal income, links it to accepted dua, and closes with supplication and a Huffaz award announcement.
Try this week
Keep Allah in mind in every situation and avoid places or actions Allah dislikes.
Follow the Prophet's Sunnah and resist pressure to adopt every social change.
Fulfill trusts involving religion, family, children, the body, work, speech, and other people's property.
Speak truthfully and verify information before sharing it online.
Practice good manners, including smiling and treating Muslims and non-Muslims well.
Earn and spend halal income, recognizing its connection to accepted supplication.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:197Uses the idea that the best provision is taqwa to frame preparation for meeting Allah.
Quran 4:58Commands returning trusts to their rightful owners and judging with justice.
Quran 8:27Warns believers not to betray Allah, the Messenger, or their trusts.
Quran 9:119Supports the call to fear Allah and speak truthfully.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Be always there where Allah wants you to be and absent from where Allah does not want you to be.”
“If we are living in a sophisticated age, the Quran does not change. If we are living in a sophisticated age today, the Sunnah of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam does not change.”
“When somebody shares something with you on social media, don't hit that share button.”
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