Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2026.
Faith should guide how Muslims use AI
ICB Wayland · Dris Djermoun
“The recommendation is to learn AI, take courses when offered, shorten your time horizon.”
In one sentence
Muslims should meet technological change and life's hardships with faith-guided discernment, humility, gratitude, reconciliation, and the Prophetic example.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Calls listeners to forgive estranged relatives and reconcile before grudges prevent deeds from being accepted.
- Explains epistemology through the Quranic contrast between obvious existence and the supposedly impossible resurrection.
- Discusses AI's workplace effects, limitations, risks, privacy concerns, and the need to learn it while preserving Islamic values.
- Uses Surah al-Adiyat and the meaning of kanood to warn against ingratitude and misuse of Allah's blessings.
- Reflects on Prophet Muhammad's character, mercy, gratitude practices, hardships, and the community's responsibility to pray for the bereaved.
Try this week
Forgive an estranged relative or friend and take the first step toward reconciliation.
Learn AI through available courses and plan in shorter time horizons as tools change.
Use AI through the perspective of Islamic values, while protecting privacy and sensitive information.
Ask Allah after every obligatory prayer to help remember, thank, and worship Him well.
Fast Mondays as a practice associated with the Prophet's gratitude.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 100Contrasts the horses' loyalty and commitment with human ingratitude.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The resurrection is nothing, it's by comparison, it's just a repetition of something that has already happened.”
“The recommendation is to learn AI, take courses when offered, shorten your time horizon.”
“He himself was a walking Qur'an as Aisha rdullahu wa ta'ala teaches us. He was a walking Qur'an. He was practicing the Qur'an in his daily life.”
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