All believers share one Muslim identity
“La ilaha illallah Muhammad Rasulullah, your name is not anything else but Muslim.”
All believers who affirm the shahada share one Muslim identity, and because family and possessions return while deeds remain, Muslims should prioritize worship and generous community care.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Affirms one Muslim identity across ethnic and geographic backgrounds.
- Explains that family, wealth, and deeds accompany death, but only deeds remain.
- Announces the outdoor Eid gathering, takbir, prayer, and qurbani arrangements.
- Encourages sharing qurbani meat with Muslim and non-Muslim neighbors.
- Closes with prayers for forgiveness, unity, and steadfast Muslim faith.
In the khateeb's words
“and you say, La ilaha illallah Muhammad Rasulullah, your name is not anything else but Muslim.”
“Now what will remain with me and you is the Juma we're sitting here right now.”
“We give it to them whether they are Muslim or not Muslim.”
For the dinner table
The imam reminded us that Muslims from every part of the world share the name Muslim. He explained that our family and possessions cannot stay with us after death, but our deeds remain with us. Prayer, charity, caring for others, and treating people with respect deserve our attention each day. As the community prepared for Eid, he encouraged sharing meat with neighbors, whether they are Muslim or not. He told a warm story about a Christian neighbor who returned the community’s kindness with Ramadan gifts, and he prayed for forgiveness and united hearts.
- How could you help someone from a different background feel welcome in our community?
- What act of kindness would you like to make more time for this week?
- What could our family share with a neighbor to build a friendship?
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