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Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Allah's wisdom is greater than our plans

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In one sentence

The khutbah teaches that Allah's wisdom combines knowledge, willpower, and mercy, calling believers to trust Allah, seek knowledge, pursue justice, and build compassionate coalitions.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains the meanings of al-Aziz and introduces al-Aziz al-Hakim as the sermon’s theme.
  2. Defines divine wisdom as knowledge, willpower, and mercy.
  3. Uses Musa and Al-Khadr, Al-Ta’if, and Hudaybiyyah to illustrate limited human perspective and informed patience.
  4. Uses Yusuf and the Hijrah to illustrate Allah’s will overcoming human plans.
  5. Uses Hajar, the mother of Musa, Nuh, Maryam, and the Prophet Muhammad to connect trust with divine mercy.
  6. Applies wisdom to community life through education, civic participation, justice, and coalition-building.
Try this week
Seek knowledge and education before making important decisions.
Resist acting solely from emotion and consider the broader picture.
Participate constructively in civic systems and support just leadership.
Stand up for justice for poor people, immigrants, and oppressed communities.
Build coalitions with sensible people while treating others with love and mercy.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18The Musa and Al-Khadr story illustrates limited human perspective and hidden wisdom.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“when we make decision based on emotions we might make more mistakes or more harm than good”
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“the will of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is stronger than their will”
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“we must do everything with love and mercy to the people who are around us”
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“the idea is to build coalitions with other people other sensible people subhanallah and not to alienate other people and that is what wisdom requires”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah explored Allah’s names Al-Aziz and Al-Hakim, the Almighty and the All-Wise. The khateeb explained wisdom through three qualities: knowledge, willpower, and mercy. Through stories of the prophets and faithful women, he reminded us that we see only part of what is happening and can trust Allah when we do not understand. He encouraged us to become educated, make thoughtful decisions, and have the determination to stand up for justice. For our family, a practical lesson is to keep learning, support one another, and bring love and mercy into how we treat people.

  1. What could you do to learn more before making a decision when you feel upset?
  2. How did Hajar show both trust in Allah and effort?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Greater Oklahoma City / Masjid An-Nasr3815 N. St. Clair Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73112Jumu'ah First khutbah 12:15 PM · second khutbah 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ISGOC36 khutbahs
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