Creation reveals signs of the unseen
“All we have to do is just have the courage to tap into the faith that we should have as committed Muslims.”
Because Allah is unseen yet revealed through creation and guidance, Muslims should cultivate deeper insight through worship, Quranic guidance, knowledge, and standing for justice.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Affirms Allah’s greatness, Muhammad’s mercy, and Jumu’ah’s obligation.
- Introduces the unseen through divine gifts of sight, hearing, intelligence, and affection.
- Explains deep perception and belief in al-ghayb, with Allah as beyond comparison yet evident through creation.
- Uses human perceptual limits and Muslim history to illustrate seeking hidden wisdom and guidance.
- Urges following the Quran and Muhammad’s example to pursue freedom and a renewed golden age of Islam.
- Remembers Imam Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin and calls for faith, courage, justice, and solidarity.
- Closes with reminders about endurance, Allah’s help, janazah, and community announcements.
In the khateeb's words
“And this is how we miss the blessings of Allah. We miss the blessings. Because they're unseen to us.”
“We can't see Allah. But we can see what He put here.”
“All we have to do is just have the courage to tap into the faith that we should have as committed Muslims.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb spoke about the unseen and reminded us that Allah knows far more than our eyes can see. He encouraged us to thank Allah for hearing, sight, intelligence, and affection, and to develop deeper insight into the blessings around us. He connected faith with learning about creation, guided by the Quran and the example of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. He also honored the pioneers who helped bring his community to Islam, recognizing their sincerity and perseverance through hardship and earlier mistakes. His message invites us to keep learning, strengthen our worship, and use what we understand to help others.
- What is a blessing you usually overlook, and how could you thank Allah for it today?
- What part of nature makes you curious to learn more about Allah's creation?
- What would you like to ask an elder about how they learned and practiced Islam?
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