23:55 The Quran is the word…30:02 You cannot claim that…30:49 If the jinn and ins…
Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 25, 2025.

The Quran must be lived with Sunnah

Al-Salam

“You cannot claim that you follow the Quran only and not follow the Sunnah because the Quran asks you to follow the Sunnah.”

The khateeb, at 30:02

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that the Quran is Allah's uncreated, clear, miraculous word, whose blessing is gained through understanding and practicing it alongside the Sunnah rather than treating it as a talisman or relying on hidden interpretations.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Brief mosque expansion donation announcement and request for prayers.
  2. Affirms that the Quran is Allah's word, conveyed through Jibreel to Muhammad.
  3. Explains that Quranic blessing comes through reflection, recitation, understanding, and practice, not amulets or talismans.
  4. Rejects hidden esoteric meanings and Quran-only beliefs, emphasizing the authority of the Sunnah.
  5. Presents the Quran's inimitability and critiques claims that a prayer equals the Quran thousands of times.
  6. Concludes with prayer and Quranic recitation.
Try this week
Read and recite the Quran regularly.
Understand and reflect on its verses.
Put Quranic teachings into practice.
Follow the Prophet's Sunnah alongside the Quran.
Avoid using Quranic verses as amulets or protective talismans.
Recite the prescribed supplication seeking Allah's protection when entering the restroom.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 13Used to affirm the Quran's extraordinary power and divine authority.
Surah 38Used to explain that Quranic blessing comes through reflection and engagement.
Surah 59Used to argue that following the Quran necessarily includes following the Prophet's Sunnah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The Quran is the word of Allah. Subhanahu wa ta'ala. Allah spoke those words. With a voice. Jibreel alayhi salam. Heard that voice. And reported to Muhammad.”
Al-Salam · Northeast Memphis, TN
Play from 23:55
“You cannot claim that you follow the Quran only And not follow the sunnah Because the Quran asks you to follow the sunnah”
Al-Salam · Northeast Memphis, TN
Play from 30:02
“If the jinn and ins all came together to bring something similar to Quran They won't be able to do it”
Al-Salam · Northeast Memphis, TN
Play from 30:49
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that the Quran is Allah’s word and deserves our care and attention. The khateeb explained that its blessing comes through reading, reflecting, understanding, and putting its guidance into practice, rather than simply carrying or displaying it for protection. He described the Quran as clear guidance and rejected claims of special hidden messages reserved for certain people. He also emphasized that following the Quran includes following the Prophet’s sunnah, and spoke about the Quran’s unique, miraculous nature. The gathering included encouragement to give for Allah’s sake and to pray for the community’s expansion project.

  1. What is one teaching from the Quran you could put into practice this week?
  2. What would you like to learn about the Prophet’s example?
  3. How could our family help the masjid or someone in our community?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Salam (Muslim Society of Memphis)1065 Stratford Road, Memphis, TN 38122Jumu'ah 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Salam29 khutbahs
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