Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 24, 2026.
Follow the Ansar’s example of brotherhood
“Those who love the Sahaba, it's a sign of your iman.”
In one sentence
The Ansar exemplified faith through generosity, brotherhood, loyalty, and sacrifice, and Muslims today should preserve and practice that legacy.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Defines the Ansar and Muhajirin and explains their Quranic honor.
- Describes the Ansar’s welcoming generosity and preference for the Muhajirin.
- Illustrates brotherhood through Sa’d ibn Rabi’i and Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf.
- Explains the Ansar’s love for the Prophet and their status as a sign of faith.
- Highlights exemplary Ansari companions, including Sa’d ibn Mu’adh, Ubayy ibn Ka’b, Abu Ayyub, and Abu Talha.
- Calls listeners to respect the Sahaba, educate their children, and follow their sacrifices.
- Closes with announcements about nikah, Quran recitation, and Hajj education.
Try this week
Study and follow the Ansar’s legacy of generosity, brotherhood, and sacrifice.
Teach children about the sacrifices and status of the Sahaba.
Defend the Sahaba’s honor rather than belittling or cursing them.
Attend the after-Maghrib family session on nikah and talaq.
If performing Hajj, contact the speaker and attend the step-by-step Hajj workshop.
Attend the May 7 Quran-recitation event and bring children.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariCites narrations about the Ansar’s name and their brotherhood with the Muhajirin.
Sahih al-BukhariUses love for the Ansar as a sign of faith and hatred as a sign of hypocrisy.
Surah 3Connects Abu Talha’s charity to giving from what one loves most.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“so Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala declared them as the most successful because of their generosity and their support and their help that they have extended for the muhajirin”
“we sacrifice all that and we will trade all the gifts with the companionship of rasul Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam because we we want to be with rasul Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam”
“if you want to donate then donate it to your family so they don't become out of pocket and they don't become needy and seeking help from others”
“take it upon your iman that you defend the sahaba as the hadith mentioned those who love the sahaba it's a sign of your iman”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah taught us about the Ansar, the people of Madinah who welcomed the Prophet and the Muhajirin. They shared what they had, put others’ needs before their own, and showed that strong communities are built through brotherhood and generosity. We were reminded to love and respect the Companions, teach their sacrifices to our children, and give from what we value. The sermon also encouraged families to learn important parts of nikah, talaq, and Hajj through beneficial mosque programs.
- Which quality of the Ansar would make our family stronger?
- What could we teach younger children about the Companions?
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