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Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 5, 2026.

Seeking knowledge shapes faithful living

IOK · Furhan Zubairi

“The people of knowledge, the scholars, they are the heirs of the Prophets.”

The khateeb, at 5:58

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In one sentence

Seeking beneficial Islamic knowledge is a personal obligation and the true inheritance of the Prophets because it guides believers to Allah, refines their character, and enables holistic faithful living.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Abu Huraira's market story contrasts material trade with knowledge circles as the Prophets' inheritance.
  2. A hadith presents seeking knowledge as a path to Paradise and a source of angelic honor and communal benefit.
  3. Stories of early scholars, especially Baqiy ibn Makhlad, illustrate extraordinary sacrifice for sacred learning.
  4. Qur'anic teachings connect knowledge with fear of Allah, honor, and spiritual rank.
  5. The new center's mission is introduced as preserving and teaching prophetic knowledge.
  6. The khutbah defines foundational Islamic literacy through beliefs, worship rulings, and awareness of prohibited matters.
Try this week
Commit time, energy, and effort to seeking beneficial Islamic knowledge.
Develop foundational knowledge of Islamic beliefs and the pillars of faith.
Learn the basic rulings of purification, prayer, zakat, and hajj.
Pursue knowledge that improves God-consciousness, character, conduct, speech, and relationships.
Build a systematic understanding of Islam rather than relying only on cultural learning or short social-media clips.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The people of knowledge, the scholars, they are the heirs of the Prophets.”
IOK · Diamond Bar, CA
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“So whoever acquires that knowledge has acquired a great share of prophetic inheritance.”
IOK · Diamond Bar, CA
Play from 6:22
“It is only the people of knowledge who truly fear Allah.”
IOK · Diamond Bar, CA
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“Islam is a comprehensive, holistic, total, complete way of life that contains guidance for every single thing we do as human beings.”
IOK · Diamond Bar, CA
Play from 27:25
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that the Prophets left knowledge, not wealth, as their greatest inheritance. Seeking beneficial knowledge brings us closer to Allah, strengthens our love for the Prophet, and improves our character and relationships. Every Muslim needs foundational knowledge, even though not everyone must become a scholar. We should learn Islam systematically, beginning with our beliefs and the basic rules of worship, instead of relying only on culture or short online clips.

  1. What is one piece of Islamic knowledge you would like to learn better?
  2. How can learning change the way we treat our family?
  3. What makes a source of religious information trustworthy?
Where it was given

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