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Respect is a Sunnah Muslims must practice

Uqbah · AbduSemih Tadese

“Rasulullah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam is older than his immediate companions yet he will show them respect and humbleness.”

The khateeb, at 7:02

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In one sentence

Muslims should make the Prophet Muhammad their role model by practicing deliberate respect, honoring elders, protecting younger people's rights, addressing people appropriately, and teaching these manners to children.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. It revisits familiar khutbah verses and urges listeners to ponder and apply their meanings.
  2. It presents the Prophet as the universal best example for believers seeking Allah's acceptance.
  3. It defines everyday Islamic respect toward oneself, elders, children, family, and people of knowledge.
  4. It criticizes first-name address and casual behavior toward older people, contrasting Muslim practice with school norms.
  5. Historical examples from Muslim scholars illustrate respectful greetings, correction, and asking questions at the proper time.
Try this week
Ponder and apply the meanings of the verses commonly recited in the khutbah introduction.
Follow the Prophet's example by practicing respect daily toward elders, children, family, and people of knowledge.
Address older people with respectful titles rather than casually using their first names.
Approach scholars at the appropriate time and place, with humility and courtesy.
Be especially mindful of how social media influences children's speech and behavior.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 33The verses about speaking rightly and following the Messenger as the best example frame the sermon.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Rasulullah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam is older than his immediate companions yet he will show them respect and humbleness”
Uqbah · Cleveland, OH
Play from 7:02
“there's an emphasis on respect among Muslims from Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam because that is the sunnah that Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam brought to us and practiced”
Uqbah · Cleveland, OH
Play from 24:12
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that the Prophet Muhammad is the best example for Muslims everywhere. It focuses on respect: honoring elders, caring for younger people, and treating family, teachers, and scholars with dignity. The speaker warns against casual speech and behavior that erase these distinctions, especially when children copy what they hear at home or online. He asks parents to teach and correct their children and to help them appreciate those who taught the family. We can practice this by choosing respectful words, approaching people of knowledge at the right time, and showing gratitude in daily interactions.

  1. Who is someone older you can honor with your words or actions this week?
  2. How can we show appreciation to someone who has taught or helped our family?
  3. What respectful habit should we practice when speaking online?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Uqbah ibn Naafi2222 Stokes Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106Jumu'ah 1:30 PMKhateebAbduSemih TadeseMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Uqbah27 khutbahs
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