3:21 So is it Muhammad that…10:02 we have examples of…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 3, 2025.

Islam continues beyond the Prophet's death

MALV · Sakhawat Ali

“Is it Muhammad that you follow or is it Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala that you worship?”

The khateeb, at 3:21

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In one sentence

Islam does not end with the Prophet’s death, so Muslims should learn from the diverse Sahaba and embody their sacrifices and character in daily life.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Abu Bakr’s response to the Prophet’s death reaffirms Allah’s permanence and Islam’s continuity.
  2. The Sahaba’s sacrifices and virtues are highlighted through hadith and examples of Umar and Abu Bakr.
  3. Listeners are urged to find relatable role models among the Sahaba, including women and people with different personalities and circumstances.
  4. The Sahaba’s actions made the Prophet’s seerah visible and offer guidance during hardship.
  5. The congregation is called to study the Sahaba, teach their lives to children, and implement their examples.
Try this week
Study the lives of the Sahaba and identify a role model whose qualities fit your circumstances.
Introduce the Sahaba to children and ask questions about their lives and character.
Use the seerah and lives of the Sahaba for guidance when facing personal weaknesses or difficulties.
Implement the Sahaba’s examples in everyday conduct and character.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So is it Muhammad that you follow or is it Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala that you worship?”
MALV · Whitehall, PA
Play from 3:21
“we have examples of every sorts we have heroes of every sorts in the seerah of the Prophet of Allah and the seerah of the Sahaba”
MALV · Whitehall, PA
Play from 10:02
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley1988 Schadt Avenue, Whitehall, PA 18052KhateebSakhawat AliMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at MALV44 khutbahs
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