29:30 Always seek the truth.…31:03 That this whole…
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Seek Allah’s truth despite the crowd

Masjid AlSalam · Abdurahman Hejazi

“Don't be fooled that everyone around you is pulling you to a deviant direction.”

The khateeb, at 29:30

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In one sentence

Believers should seek and uphold Allah’s truth even when surrounded by widespread wrongdoing, demonstrating sincere love for Allah through steadfast worship and daily conduct.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Saeed ibn Zayd and his father, Zayd ibn Amr ibn Nufayl.
  2. Recounts Zayd’s rejection of idolatry and his protection of baby girls.
  3. Describes Zayd’s search for monotheistic truth and his steadfast worship.
  4. Applies Zayd’s example to resisting social pressure and following Allah’s straight path.
  5. Challenges listeners to seek Allah in private sujood and express love through daily actions.
  6. Concludes with supplication, Quranic reminders, prayer, and community announcements.
Try this week
Seek truth rather than simply following the surrounding majority.
Turn to Allah privately in sujood, especially during sadness or difficulty.
Ask Allah sincerely for guidance and strength.
Show love for Allah through daily actions, transactions, and prayers.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to recount Zayd’s rejection of improperly dedicated meat, care for baby girls, and reported status in Paradise.
Surah 5Used to argue that truth and goodness are not equal to evil, even when evil is widespread.
Surah 29Used to teach that those who strive sincerely in Allah’s path will receive His guidance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Always seek the truth. Don't be fooled that everyone around you is pulling you to a deviant direction.”
Masjid AlSalam · Champions / Spring, TX
Play from 29:30
“That this whole universe has a Lord and you just cannot live your life not worshipping your Lord subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Masjid AlSalam · Champions / Spring, TX
Play from 31:03
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah told the story of Zayd ibn Amr ibn Nufayl, a man in pre-Islamic Mecca who worshiped Allah alone even when almost everyone around him followed idols. He rejected meat dedicated to other than Allah, protected baby girls from being buried alive, and searched for the truth. The khateeb reminded us that truth does not become false just because many people reject it. We should turn to Allah sincerely, especially in private sujood, and let our love for Him appear in our prayers, actions, and daily dealings. The message is to keep seeking guidance and stand by what is right with patience.

  1. When is it hardest to stand by what you believe is right?
  2. What could sincere sujood look like in your own life this week?
  3. How can your love for Allah show up in one daily action?
Where it was given

The masjid

ISGH Masjid AlSalam (Champions Islamic Center)16700 Old Louetta Rd, Spring, TX 77379Jumu'ah 1:35 PM, 2:35 PM & 3:15 PMKhateebAbdurahman HejaziMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid AlSalam14 khutbahs
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