Health & wellbeingFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 18, 2026.
Choose halal, wholesome food in moderation
“If it doesn't come naturally from the earth, don't eat it.”
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Explains halal and haram as protection from harmful substances and connects consumption with the heart and behavior.
- Emphasizes halal sourcing and wholesome food quality through hadith and examples from early Muslims.
- Advocates moderation, fewer meals, and regular fasting, linking Prophetic practice to contemporary nutrition research.
- Warns against highly processed and genetically modified foods and urges intentional, natural food choices.
- Closes with a Quranic warning about changing Allah's creation and supplications.
Try this week
Abstain from alcohol, marijuana, opioids, and other harmful substances.
Choose food that is both halal in acquisition and tayyib in quality.
Avoid overeating and limit portions to what satisfies hunger.
Practice regular fasting through Ramadan, Mondays and Thursdays, and three days each month.
Prefer natural or organic foods and reduce highly processed, packaged, and unnaturally colored foods, especially for children.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUses the hadith that halal and haram are clear to encourage avoiding doubtful matters.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“if you were to study the sunnah of the prophet sallallahu alayhi wasalam with regards to food and diet you would find such an excellent system”
“we eat natural food if it wasn't food that our parents or our grandparents were eating don't eat it if it doesn't come naturally from the earth don't eat it”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that Islam cares about both the heart and the body. The Prophet’s example teaches us to choose what is halal and wholesome, avoid harmful substances, and stay away from excess. We were encouraged to eat modest portions, fast regularly, and be thoughtful about highly processed foods, especially what we serve children. The goal is to practice gratitude, moderation, and care for the trust Allah has given us. This week, our family can choose one intentional food habit and practice it together.
- What food habit helps you feel most balanced and focused?
- How can we make one family meal more natural or less processed?
- What does moderation mean when we enjoy favorite foods?
Where it was given
The masjid
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