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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 31, 2025.

Loyalty to Allah means serving others

FIC · Abdullah Waheed

“Another sign of loyalty to the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam is to serve those he served.”

The khateeb, at 30:06

Watch the khutbah

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces Allah as the only true refuge and frames loyalty as a divine principle.
  2. Explains how Zayd’s changed title still led to honor and enduring prophetic loyalty.
  3. Uses Rabi' ibn Ka'b to show that serving the Prophet and Allah brings reciprocal blessing.
  4. Identifies loyalty through salawat, serving the poor and orphans, imitating the Prophet, and advancing his mission.
  5. Concludes with confidence in Allah’s loyalty and prayers for Sudan, Gaza, and Syria.
Try this week
Pray salah on time.
Send salawat upon the Prophet every day, especially on Friday.
Serve poor people, orphans, and the needy.
Help carry forward the Prophet’s mission and serve those he served.
Care for parents when their needs require it.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 33Identifies Muhammad as Allah’s Messenger and the seal of the prophets, framing prophetic loyalty.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Now, if you serve the Prophet, the Prophet will serve you back. You serve Allah, Allah will serve you.”
FIC · Swartz Creek, MI
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“Another sign of loyalty to the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam is to serve those he served. To serve those he served.”
FIC · Swartz Creek, MI
Play from 30:06
“Absence of someone you love doesn't give you the license to do what you want to do.”
FIC · Swartz Creek, MI
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“There is the highest form of loyalty to the Prophet and his effort, is to do what the Prophet was sent to do. His mission.”
FIC · Swartz Creek, MI
Play from 31:50
Where it was given

The masjid

Flint Islamic Center9447 Corunna Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473Jumu'ah Khutbah 2:00 PM · iqamah 2:30 PMKhateebAbdullah WaheedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at FIC50 khutbahs
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