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Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 17, 2026.

Seeking knowledge leads toward Jannah

PGMA · Hassan Mohamed

“Whoever takes a path seeking knowledge Allah will make his path to jannah.”

The khateeb, at 15:22

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In one sentence

Muslims should seek and live by knowledge from the Qur'an and Sunnah, honor those who carry it, and use that guidance to pursue Allah's pleasure and Jannah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Taqwa, truthful speech, and following the Prophet's example
  2. Allah's chosen people are people of the Qur'an and knowledge, not ethnicity or nationality
  3. Seeking knowledge leads toward Jannah, while scholars inherit the prophets' legacy
  4. The masjid should be a place of Qur'an, Sunnah, and learning
  5. Holding firmly to the Qur'an and Sunnah protects Muslims from misguidance
  6. Muslims should increase in knowledge, honor its people, and support learning institutions
Try this week
Speak truthfully and avoid mixing truth with falsehood.
Study the Qur'an and Sunnah regularly through the masjid's classes and halaqahs.
Honor and support scholars, imams, and teachers who serve the religion.
Ask Allah regularly to increase you in knowledge, then apply what you learn through good deeds.
Hold firmly to the Qur'an and Sunnah and follow the companions' way.
Attend the announced community programs and support PGMA's masjid programs, including through donation.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 33:21The Prophet is presented as the best example in family, leadership, and worship.
Quran 58:11Allah elevates believers and people given knowledge.
Quran 35:28True fear of Allah is associated with people of knowledge.
Quran 20:114The believer is taught to ask Allah for increased knowledge.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The chosen people of Allah, it's not based on the color of their skin. The chosen people of Allah is not based on the language they speak.”
PGMA · Lanham, MD
Play from 13:57
“Whoever takes a path seeking knowledge Allah will make his path to jannah.”
PGMA · Lanham, MD
Play from 15:22
“The scholars are the true inheritors of the prophets. The prophets do not leave behind gold or silver, but they leave behind knowledge.”
PGMA · Lanham, MD
Play from 17:28
“We Muslims, we worship our Lord with knowledge. We Muslims, we respect knowledge. We Muslims, we honor the people of knowledge.”
PGMA · Lanham, MD
Play from 28:47
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that taqwa means living honestly before Allah and following the Prophet's example. The speaker taught that people of the Qur'an and people of knowledge are honored by Allah, regardless of their background. Seeking knowledge is a path toward Jannah, so we should keep learning and respect the teachers and scholars who carry this trust. We should hold firmly to the Qur'an and Sunnah and treat the masjid as a place of light and learning. As a family, we can make knowledge part of our worship by studying, asking Allah to increase us in knowledge, and supporting beneficial community programs.

  1. How can we make learning about Islam a regular part of our week?
  2. Who has taught us something valuable about faith, and how can we honor them?
  3. What is one lesson from the Qur'an or Sunnah we can practice together this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Prince George's Muslim Association9150 Lanham-Severn Rd, Lanham, MD 20706Jumu'ah 11:15 AM · 12:30 PM · 1:45 PMKhateebHassan MohamedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at PGMA65 khutbahs
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