Muhammad’s example joins faith with justice
“We are away from the teaching of Muhammad.”
The khutbah argues that the Prophet Muhammad's exceptional spiritual and political leadership, recognized even by non-Muslim writers, should move Muslims to study his life, live by Islam confidently, and unite faith with just public conduct.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- The speaker surveys praise of Muhammad from non-Muslim historians, writers, and leaders.
- He recounts Heraclius's questioning of Abu Sufyan and recognition of Muhammad's status.
- Using Karen Armstrong's books, he presents Muhammad as a dazzling success politically and spiritually.
- He connects Muhammad's leadership in Medina with faith, brotherhood, governance, and justice.
- He argues that Muslim weakness and hesitation come from distancing themselves from Muhammad's teachings, Islam, and the Quran.
- He urges listeners to study the Prophet's biography, identify openly as Muslim, send blessings, follow the sunnah, and aspire to Hajj or Umrah.
- The sermon closes with supplications for Muslims, the sick, the deceased, Palestine, and Gaza.
In the khateeb's words
“Muhammad was not an aberrant. Failure. He was a dazzling. Success. Dazzling.”
“Because we are away from the teaching of Muhammad. The teaching of Islam. The teaching of the Quran.”
“I follow his sunnah I follow his seerah and I'm planning to go to Hajj and I'm planning to go to Umrah”
For the dinner table
Today's khutbah reminded us that many writers and leaders outside Islam recognized Muhammad's remarkable character and leadership. The khateeb especially highlighted Karen Armstrong's description of him as a success both spiritually and politically. He encouraged Muslims not to be ashamed of their faith, but to learn the Prophet's biography, follow his sunnah, and keep love for him alive through blessings and action. He also connected faith with justice, community, and responsible leadership. The khutbah closed with prayers for the sick, the deceased, Muslims everywhere, and the people of Palestine and Gaza.
- What is one thing you would like to learn about the Prophet Muhammad?
- What does being openly Muslim look like in a kind and respectful way?
- Which sunnah could we practice together this week?
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