Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 25, 2026.
Seek knowledge before sharing opinions
“Islam does not allow the people who do not have the qualifications and the proper knowledge to give their opinions in matters of life.”
In one sentence
The Prophet Muhammad’s true inheritance is the knowledge and worship preserved in the mosque, so Muslims should seek qualified knowledge and avoid uninformed opinions.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces the khutbah’s theme: the Prophet Muhammad’s inheritance.
- Uses a Quranic command to emphasize seeking knowledgeable, qualified people.
- Applies this principle to everyday opinions and decisions.
- Relates Abu Huraira’s story about people seeking the Prophet’s inheritance in the mosque.
- Explains that prayer, Quran reading, and learning halal and haram are that inheritance.
Try this week
Seek qualified people when guidance is needed instead of offering uninformed opinions.
Base personal opinions on proper knowledge and qualifications.
Maintain prayer, Quran reading, and study of halal and haram.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“From this ayah we learn my dear brothers and sisters That Islam from day one respects and appreciates specialization or majoring in certain fields”
“Islam does not allow the people who do not have the qualifications and the proper knowledge to give their opinions in matters of life”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah asks us to think about what the Prophet Muhammad left for the ummah. It teaches that his inheritance is found in worship, reading the Quran, and learning what is halal and haram. It also reminds us that people should speak about life’s questions from knowledge and qualifications, not guesses. As a family, we can honor this inheritance by seeking trustworthy guidance and making learning part of our week.
- Who is one trusted person you can ask when you do not know something important?
- What could prayer, Quran reading, or learning look like in our family’s week?
Where it was given
The masjid
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