Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 3, 2026.
How sacrifice built a united ummah
“Take from us for the sake of Allah and for yourself whatever you want.”
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Umar's consultation identifies the Hijrah as the starting point of the Islamic calendar.
- Muharram is selected as the first month because preparations for the Hijrah began then.
- The speaker presents the Hijrah as a comprehensive sacrifice involving wealth, family, homeland, and security.
- The early stages of migration are traced through the first contacts with Yathrib and the pledges at Aqabah.
- The pledges demanded obedience, financial sacrifice, truthfulness, moral courage, and defense of the Prophet.
- The sermon concludes by emphasizing love for the Ansar and following the sacrifices of the Sahabah.
Try this week
Obey Allah and His Messenger in both ease and hardship.
Spend for the sake of Islam in both prosperity and poverty.
Enjoin good and forbid wrongdoing.
Speak the truth without fearing criticism.
Cultivate love for the Sahabah and learn from their sacrifices.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to support Ali's view that the Islamic calendar should begin with the Prophet's Hijrah.
Surah 14Its concluding verses are described as part of the Prophet's invitation to the first visitors from Yathrib.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to teach that love for the Ansar is a sign of faith and hatred for them is hypocrisy.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the hijrah it was an event of great qurbanian sacrifice all forms of sacrifice and qurbani was given at the time of hijrah”
“take from us take from us for the sake of Allah and for yourself whatever you want take our wealth take our life take our family take our time take everything from us”
“your friends are my friends your allies are my allies your enemies these are my enemies my living is with you and my dying is with you”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that the Islamic calendar is connected to the Hijrah, the Prophet’s migration from Makkah to Madinah. The khateeb explained that this journey opened the way for Muslims to worship freely together and grow stronger as a community. It involved great sacrifices, including leaving homes, wealth, and loved ones behind. He also described the Ansar’s willingness to support the Prophet and the loving reassurance he gave them that he would remain with them. We can reflect on these stories by making room for others, giving what we can for Allah’s sake, speaking truth, and keeping our promises.
- What could we do to help a child who has just moved here feel welcome?
- What is something you could share for Allah’s sake this week?
- How can you show a friend that you will keep your promise?
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