Repair Muslim brotherhood through patient kindness
“You are not doing it for the sake of people; you are doing it for the sake of yourself.”
Muslims should worship Allah by persistently doing good to relatives and fellow Muslims, fulfilling their practical rights and repairing strained relationships through patient kindness and renewed devotion to Allah.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Contrasts ordinary joy in winter rain with flooding and suffering in Gaza, while remembering Palestine, Sudan, and Yemen.
- Introduces a companion who maintained kinship despite mistreatment and explains Allah’s support for steadfast kindness.
- Urges listeners not to abandon good deeds merely because people fail to appreciate or reciprocate them.
- Teaches eight Muslim-to-Muslim rights: greetings, visiting the sick, funerals, invitations, sneezing, supporting the oppressed, fulfilling oaths, and sincere advice.
- Concludes that brotherhood depends on worship and that repairing one’s relationship with Allah helps repair relationships with people.
In the khateeb's words
“you are not doing it for the sake of people you are doing it for the sake of yourself and to be a muslim you need to treat all the muslims in good way”
“imagine this couple words it means a lot for them and it means a lot for you as well that i do care about muslims Allah cares about me”
“whenever they ask your sincere piece of advice make sure that you give it to them sincerely you do not misguide them you do not try to mislead them”
For the dinner table
The khateeb asked us to remember the suffering of people in Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen, and to continue offering support and charity through reliable organizations. He shared the story of a companion who was kind to relatives even when they treated him badly, reminding us to do good for Allah’s sake rather than wait for thanks. He described everyday responsibilities toward fellow Muslims, including returning greetings, caring for the sick, attending funerals, responding to invitations, and praying for someone who sneezes. He also urged us to support the oppressed, help fulfill others’ oaths, and give sincere advice that seeks their good. His central message was to be servants of Allah and brothers to one another, strengthening our relationship with Allah and showing that devotion in how we treat people.
- Who could we call or message this week to help them feel remembered?
- What could help you keep doing something kind when nobody says thank you?
- How could our family make helping people who are suffering a regular habit?
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