40:44 He's literally…41:39 But they were looking…46:59 Don't allow an athlete…
The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 3, 2026.

Choose guidance over appearance and status

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“Don't allow an athlete to be more serious about a game of throwing a ball in a basket than you are about Jannah.”

The khateeb, at 46:59

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In one sentence

Muslims should submit to Allah and the Prophet’s guidance, look beyond appearance and social status, and deliberately invest their effort in deeds that lead to Jannah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Recites Qur’anic passages on devoted servants of Allah and opens with a call to taqwa.
  2. Explains that sunnah is the Prophet’s practice, not merely an optional act, and stresses obedience to his commands.
  3. Tells the story of Julaibib and an unnamed Ansari woman, emphasizing prophetic guidance over social expectations.
  4. Describes Julaibib’s martyrdom and the Prophet’s personal recognition, embrace, and burial of him.
  5. Urges listeners to pursue Jannah with an athlete’s discipline, especially during the remaining days of Dhul-Hijjah.
  6. Closes with civic, youth, sports, and community-care announcements, including voting and prayers for the deceased.
Try this week
Follow Allah’s and the Prophet’s commands rather than treating sunnah as merely optional.
Choose relationships around shared values, higher principles, and a worldview beyond dunya.
Make a deliberate “Jannah play” through worship and good deeds, especially during the remaining days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Participate in the June 23rd primary, using early voting if possible.
Pray for sick community members and those who have died.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 25
Surah 33Used to argue that believers should accept Allah’s and His Messenger’s decree.
Surah 59The command to accept what the Messenger gives and avoid what he forbids supports obedience to Prophetic guidance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“He's literally embracing him in a time in which there's nobody that even noticed that he's passed away.”
ICCP · Potomac, MD
Play from 40:44
“But they were looking for something deeper. Shared core values. Higher principles. And a similar world view that extended far beyond this dunya.”
ICCP · Potomac, MD
Play from 41:39
“Don't allow an athlete to be more serious about a game of throwing a ball in a basket than you are about Jannah.”
ICCP · Potomac, MD
Play from 46:59
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb told the story of Julaibib and his wife, who valued faith and shared principles beyond appearance or social standing. He described how the Prophet noticed and honored Julaibib when others overlooked him, reminding us to care for people who may feel forgotten. He also described the couple as being on the same team, with a shared purpose. Using sports as an example, he encouraged us to put serious effort into seeking Jannah, just as athletes work toward winning. Even when we have missed opportunities, we can still turn toward Allah and do good, because a small act of kindness may matter more than we realize.

  1. Who might feel left out at school or in our community, and how could we include them?
  2. What would being on the same team look like the next time our family disagrees?
  3. What small act of kindness could be your 'Jannah play' this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Center of Potomac10601 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854Jumu'ah Adhan 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICCP96 khutbahs
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