5:32 we should not describe…7:27 it's insulting when…
Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 11, 2025.

Allah needs no child or partner

London Muslim Mosque

“We should not describe Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala with any things except the things that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala described Himself with.”

The khateeb, at 5:32

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In one sentence

Allah is the self-sufficient Creator who neither begets nor is begotten, so Muslims must describe Him only as He has described Himself and reject claims that He needs a child, wife, or partner.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains Surah al-Baqarah 2:117 and Allah’s creative command, “Be, and it is.”
  2. Argues that Allah is independent and has no need for a son, wife, or partner.
  3. Uses Quranic statements that Allah neither begets nor is begotten.
  4. Urges believers not to attribute qualities to Allah beyond what revelation establishes.
  5. Describes claims of divine need as illogical, ignorant, and insulting.
  6. Concludes with a supplication for faith, certainty, understanding, and knowledge.
Try this week
Speak about Allah only using the attributes He revealed about Himself.
Reject claims that Allah needs a child, wife, or partner, and ground beliefs in the Qur'an.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:117Allah’s creative power and command are immediate and absolute.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“we should not describe Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala with any things except the things that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala described Himself with”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 5:32
“it's insulting when you're claiming that Allah is in need of something that's insulting Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 7:27
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today the khateeb reflected on Allah as the Creator of the heavens and the earth, whose command is “Be,” and it is. He reminded us that Allah needs no one, while all of us need Him. Allah has no need for a son, a wife, or a partner, and the khateeb emphasized that He neither gives birth nor was born. He urged us to describe Allah using what Allah has revealed about Himself, rather than treating our own guesses as truth. He also explained that some differences in where reciters pause come from different transmitted readings, and he ended by asking Allah for knowledge, understanding, and faith.

  1. What is something beautiful in the sky or on earth that reminds you of Allah as Creator?
  2. When you feel worried, how could remembering that we all need Allah help you?
  3. What could we do together when we have a question about Allah that we don't know how to answer?
Where it was given

The masjid

London Muslim Mosque151 Oxford St W, London, ON N6H 1S3Jumu'ah First prayer 12:00 PM · second prayer 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at London Muslim Mosque193 khutbahs
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