Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 8, 2025.
Fulfill obligations before voluntary worship
“When you go for Hajj, know that you have to control your tongue.”
In one sentence
Muslims should distinguish obligatory duties from sunnah, prioritize the obligations, then draw nearer to Allah through voluntary worship while practicing humility and self-control.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Defines sunnah through the Prophet’s sayings, actions, and approvals, contrasting it with fard obligations.
- Explains that some duties, including daily prayer, Ramadan fasting, and the first Hajj, are obligatory.
- Teaches that Hajj requires controlling the tongue, avoiding sin, and refraining from arguments.
- Uses Iblis’s arrogance as a warning against ego and quarrelsome behavior.
- Explains that fulfilling obligations before voluntary deeds leads to closeness to Allah.
- Closes with prayers for faith, unity, and strength in Islam.
Try this week
Learn the three dimensions of sunnah: the Prophet’s sayings, actions, and approvals.
Prioritize the fard duties, including the five daily prayers, Ramadan fasting, and the obligatory first Hajj.
Prepare spiritually and practically before Hajj, especially by controlling the tongue.
Avoid sin, sexual talk, and arguments during Hajj.
Fulfill obligatory worship before adding nawafil and other voluntary practices.
Resist ego-driven arguments and cultivate humility.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:197Used to teach restraint during Hajj: avoiding sexual talk, sin, and disputation.
Surah 29Referenced during the discussion of reliance on Allah and spiritual guardianship.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Fard, Allah'tan direkt gelen bir şey. Bunu yapmalıyız, bunu yapmalıyız. Sunna, Profesör'ün önerildiği veya yaptığı bir şeydir.”
“La Rafata. When you go for Hajj, know that you have to control your tongue. You can't indulge your tongue.”
“Menn edda alfarâida summa ata binnawâfir" Ha. "Yen âmedallâhu tebâreku te-âla min tarafayn" farzan ve sünnet. Vâciben ve nafla.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah taught us to distinguish between what Allah has made obligatory and what the Prophet recommended or practiced. Obligatory duties come first, including prayer, Ramadan fasting, and the first Hajj. During Hajj, Muslims should control their tongues, avoid sin, and stay away from arguments. The sermon connected quarrelling and arrogance to the example of Iblis. It also reminded us that after fulfilling our obligations, voluntary worship can bring us closer to Allah.
- Which obligation should we make sure never gets pushed aside by optional activities?
- What does controlling our tongue look like when we are frustrated?
- How can we respond when we notice pride or arguing growing inside us?
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