Hold firmly to the Quran and Sunnah
The khutbah argues that Muslims remain guided through trials by submitting to Allah and holding firmly to the Quran and Sunnah.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens with testimony and a Friday reminder to practice taqwa, or mindfulness of Allah.
- Defines Islam as submission to Allah and introduces the Quran and Sunnah as safeguards against misguidance.
- Explains why Allah sent prophets and presents the Quran as Muhammad's enduring miracle and final revelation.
- Describes the Quran as confirming and superseding earlier scriptures while being divinely preserved.
- Connects end-times trials, including Dajjal, to the need for Quranic guidance.
- Begins discussing the Quran's recurring stories and its effect on believers.
In the khateeb's words
“the religion and the way of life and the faith and the creed that is accepted by Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala the creator is submitting to Him”
“you will never be misguided and these two things are the book of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and the sunnah of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam”
“Allah promised this book will not be tampered with this book will not change”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Islam means submitting ourselves to Allah and living with awareness of Him. The speaker says that the Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad are the two foundations that keep Muslims from going astray. He describes the Quran as Allah's lasting miracle, a book that confirms earlier revelation and has been preserved by Allah. Because life includes serious trials and temptations, Muslims should return to the Quran, follow the Prophet's example, and apply Allah's guidance rather than their own desires. The sermon also begins explaining how repeated Quranic stories can deepen faith and reflection.
- What is one choice where you could practice greater mindfulness of Allah?
- When have the Quran or Sunnah helped you understand what to do?
- Why do you think the Quran tells some stories more than once?
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