3:43 Many people, they make…25:37 This is one lesson, my…27:27 He did not let this…
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Ashura should inspire love and good deeds

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“Don't be proud about your heritage to such an extent where you become arrogant and you start looking down upon people.”

The khateeb, at 25:37

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In one sentence

Remembering Ashura and Karbala should lead Muslims to love the Prophet’s family, reject arrogance and sectarian division, serve others, and continue doing good through hardship.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reflects on Ashura through Musa’s trials and the need for personal reform.
  2. Frames love for the Prophet’s family as a shared Muslim obligation, not a Sunni-Shia dispute.
  3. Recounts the captivity and suffering of al-Husayn’s family after Karbala.
  4. Highlights Zaynab’s courage, Hind’s service, and Ali Zainul Abideen’s perseverance.
  5. Draws lessons about humility, trials, listening to elders, and continuing good deeds.
  6. Concludes with the hadith Qudsi on monotheism and prayers for suffering Muslims.
Try this week
Reflect on Ashura and make a concrete good change in your life.
Avoid sectarian politics that divide Muslims over love for the Prophet’s family.
Do not rely on heritage, wealth, or family name; avoid looking down on others.
Continue doing good despite grief and personal trials.
Look after less fortunate people and support suffering Muslims.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Many people, they make this into a Shia and a Sunni issue. Nay, this is a Muslim issue.”
IFP · Peoria, IL
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“This is one lesson, my friends, that don't be proud about your heritage to such an extent where you become arrogant and you start looking down upon people.”
IFP · Peoria, IL
Play from 25:37
“He did not let this trial and let his tears and depression and cries stop him from doing khair.”
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Play from 27:27
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah uses Ashura and the tragedy of Karbala to call us to reflection, reform, and love for the Prophet’s family. It says this love belongs to every Muslim and should not become a Sunni-Shia argument. The speaker reminds us that family name, wealth, or heritage do not make anyone superior, while sincere service can make a real difference. He points to Ali Zainul Abideen, who continued teaching and doing good while carrying deep grief. We are asked to care for the less fortunate, stay united, and pray for suffering Muslims.

  1. What is one good change you could make after reflecting on Ashura?
  2. How can our family show love for the Prophet’s family without arguing or dividing?
  3. Who might need a small act of care from us this week?
Where it was given

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Islamic Foundation of Peoria823 Salaam Drive, Peoria, IL 61615Jumu'ah Friday at 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at IFP41 khutbahs
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