8:23 He gave him the Quran.…28:29 killing one person,…30:18 We ask you to expedite…
Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Creation points to the Quran's divine origin

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“Killing one person, one innocent person, is life-giving to humanity.”

The khateeb, at 28:29

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In one sentence

By reflecting on Allah as the Creator and the Quran's signs in creation, believers should trust revelation, value every innocent life, and pray for relief for the oppressed in Palestine.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Allah as al-Khaliq and explains related divine names of creation.
  2. Uses Quranic embryology to present Allah's creative power and the Quran's scientific signs.
  3. Surveys Quranic descriptions of cosmic creation, water, the throne, the joined heavens and earth, and the expanding universe.
  4. Argues that the Prophet's illiteracy supports the Quran's divine origin.
  5. Applies the sanctity of human life to the suffering of Palestinians.
  6. Concludes with prayers for Palestinian relief, necessities, and justice against oppressors.
Try this week
Learn about the Quran's knowledge of creation and share it with children, families, and communities.
Make da'wah by teaching others what was learned.
Pray for oppressed Palestinians, asking for rescue and food, water, shelter, and medicine.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 6:102Allah is the Creator of everything.
Quran 23:14Embryological stages illustrate Allah as the best of creators.
Surah 14The messengers identify Allah as Creator of the heavens and earth.
Quran 59:24Allah is named the Creator, maker, and fashioner.
Quran 64:3Allah created the heavens and earth and fashioned humanity.
Quran 57:3Allah is described as the First, the Last, the Manifest, and the Hidden.
Quran 11:7Creation of the heavens and earth in six days and the throne upon water.
Quran 2:255The Kursi encompasses the heavens and the earth.
Quran 21:30The heavens and earth were joined, and every living thing was made from water.
Quran 51:47The heaven is described as being expanded.
Quran 29:48The Prophet's prior illiteracy supports the Quran's revealed origin.
Quran 5:32Killing one innocent person is presented as killing all humanity.
Quran 4:93A severe warning is given against intentionally killing a believer.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“He gave him the Quran. as everlasting miracles for humanity. to guide them to the right path.”
Masjid Jafar Community · Johns Creek, GA
Play from 8:23
“killing one person, one innocent person, is life-giving to humanity.”
Masjid Jafar Community · Johns Creek, GA
Play from 28:29
“We ask you to expedite the rescue. and to provide them with what they need of food, water, shelter, and medicine.”
Masjid Jafar Community · Johns Creek, GA
Play from 30:18
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Allah is al-Khaliq, the Creator, whose power can be seen throughout the universe and in human life. The speaker encouraged us to learn the Quran, share its knowledge with our children and communities, and help others understand its guidance. Every innocent life is precious, and harming one person is treated as a grave offense against humanity. The sermon connected this teaching to the suffering of Palestinians and ended by asking Allah to provide them safety, food, water, shelter, medicine, and relief. We can respond by learning, teaching, praying, and showing compassion.

  1. What part of creation makes you especially grateful to Allah?
  2. What is one Quran lesson you could share with someone younger this week?
  3. How can our family show care for people who are suffering?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Jafar Community Center11005 Jones Bridge Rd #112 Johns Creek, GA 30022Jumu'ah “2:00 PM”, “Jumu'ah”; “3:00 PM”, “Jumu'ah”.ArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Jafar Community82 khutbahs
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