The Prophet welcomed people others ignored
“You are part of me, and I am part of you.”
The Prophet Muhammad's treatment of marginalized people teaches Muslims to reject status-based distinctions, care for everyone, and build unity and peace.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces a hadith about an unknown, socially marginalized man in Madinah who is accepted by the Prophet.
- Describes the Prophet's effort to arrange the man's marriage despite family objections.
- Recounts the man's death in battle and the Prophet's affirmation of his belonging.
- Extends the lesson to racial, economic, and immigrant equality among Muslims and humanity.
- Closes with prayers for unity, peace, and guidance for children and future generations.
In the khateeb's words
“how he cares about people, regardless of who you are, black, white, rich, poor, it doesn't matter, immigrant, non-immigrant, Prophet Muhammad, he accepts everybody.”
“You are part of me, and I am part of you.”
“Coming from another country to another country. The skin color. The rich. The poor. It doesn't matter. We are all the same.”
For the dinner table
Today's khutbah reminded us that the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, welcomed people across differences in race, wealth, and background. The khateeb told the story of a man whose family and tribe were unknown, yet the Prophet accepted him and cared for him. When others had accounted for their own people after a battle, the Prophet noticed this man was missing and called him part of his family. This story invites us to notice people who feel left out and help them feel they belong. The khateeb closed by praying for united hearts, peace around the world, and guidance and protection for our children and grandchildren.
- How could you help someone new feel welcome at school or at the masjid?
- What helps you feel that you belong, and how could you offer that to someone else?
- What is one thing our family could do this week to bring people closer together?
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