Why Muslims should reclaim Abrahamic values
“We are the true followers of Abraham and we will revive Abrahamic values in a society that has abandoned them.”
The khutbah argues that the politically weaponized term “Judeo-Christian” is historically, theologically, ethically, and politically misleading, and urges Muslims to reclaim Abrahamic values of monotheism, truth, compassion, justice, and belonging.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Introduces Abraham’s identity and explains how labels can unite or divide communities.
- Critiques “Judeo-Christian” as historically inaccurate, theologically unsupported, ethically inconsistent, and politically exclusionary.
- Argues that Western civilization is complex and includes significant Muslim contributions.
- Urges Muslims to research the term, challenge exclusionary narratives, and affirm their belonging.
- Presents Abrahamic identity as grounded in monotheism and submission to God.
- Derives Abrahamic virtues of courage, truthfulness, compassion, justice, and peaceful coexistence.
- Closes by calling Muslims to embody these values in public life.
In the khateeb's words
“Labels, descriptions are very important. When applied properly, descriptions and nouns and labels, they create a sense of identity, a sense of inclusiveness, community, commonality, brotherhood, fraternity.”
“Western civilization is a complex phenomenon. And to oversimplify to the point of saying, oh, this is a Judeo-Christian civilization is in fact an oversimplification that is factually incorrect.”
“We are the true followers of Abraham and we will revive Abrahamic values in a society that has abandoned them.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah asks us to be careful with labels that can either build belonging or exclude people. It argues that the phrase “Judeo-Christian” is often used today to leave Muslims out, and invites us to reclaim the broader identity of Abraham: worshipping one God, standing for truth, and submitting to Him. Abraham is presented as brave without being cruel, compassionate even toward people who opposed him, and able to live peacefully alongside people of other faiths. The speaker asks Muslims to learn their history, challenge unfair narratives with wisdom, and show Abrahamic compassion, justice, and dignity in public life.
- When has a label helped people feel included, and when has it pushed people away?
- How can we respond to unfairness with both courage and compassion?
- What Abrahamic value could our family practice this week?
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