The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 20, 2026.
Your faith is worth sacrificing for
“Your religion is worthy enough to sacrifice for it.”
The khutbah in 7 steps
- The Meccan leaders' assassination plot and the decision to migrate to Medina
- The secret departure with Abu Bakr, the hiding in Cave Thawr, and divine protection
- The journey to Medina, the stop at Quba, the first Jumu'ah at Bani Awf, and arrival in Medina
- The Quranic command to emigrate from oppression and the exception for the weak
- The honor and reward of Hijra shown through the Ansar and the Prophet's payment for his camel
- The inward Hijra after the conquest: leaving haram, guarding the tongue and hand, and protecting family and faith
- The decisive role of intention in every deed
Try this week
Take all lawful means to protect your own religion and family
Leave every haram Allah has prohibited as a personal Hijra
Guard your tongue and hands so Muslims are safe from your harm
Do not settle for the least reward in salah; compete in good deeds
Give more generously when an opportunity arises for Allah's sake
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 4Angels ask those who wronged themselves why they did not emigrate from oppression, showing Hijra is an obligation for those able
Surah 9Allah tells the Prophet to reassure Abu Bakr that Allah is with them in the cave
Sahih MuslimMuslims are safe from a true believer's hand and tongue, and the real muhajir leaves what Allah forbade
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“when it's time to give more for the sake of Allah give more for the sake of Allah when you stand in salah do not let yourself be the lowest person get out of the masjid with the least reward”
“your religion is worthy enough to sacrifice for it it's not just saying we believe we are good Muslims no you can take all means to protect your own religion”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today's khutbah told the story of the Prophet's Hijra from Mecca to Medina. The leaders of Mecca plotted to kill him, so Allah commanded him to leave the city he loved and travel with Abu Bakr, hiding in a cave where Allah protected them. When they reached Medina, the people welcomed them with joy. The speaker reminded us that Hijra is not just history; it is a lesson that our religion is worth sacrificing for. Today, we make Hijra by leaving sinful habits, guarding our tongues and hands from harming others, and protecting our Islam and our families. If we do these things with sincere intention, Allah rewards them.
- What would you pack if you had to leave home for the sake of Allah?
- Can you think of one bad habit our family can 'make hijrah' from together?
- How can we protect each other's faith like Abu Bakr protected the Prophet?
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