Calling people to Allah starts with love
“When I know who Allah Azza wa Jal is, and that love is instilled, it's nurtured.”
Calling people to Allah begins with knowing and loving Him, is expressed through faithful worship and mindful conduct, and is a shared responsibility that everyone can fulfill through their abilities.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The Quran's unmatched literary character points to its divine origin and calls people to submit to its truth.
- Da'wah begins by helping people know Allah as Creator, Sustainer, and source of every blessing, cultivating love before emphasizing rules.
- Worship means loving, thanking, and obeying Allah, producing mindfulness in private life, work, family relationships, and society.
- The Khaybar narrative illustrates that guiding one person is worth more than immense worldly wealth.
- Da'wah includes family and community, and everyone can contribute through speaking, organizing, media, websites, research, or financial support.
- Listeners are urged to invite neighbors, friends, and colleagues to the community open house and collect invitation postcards.
In the khateeb's words
“But when I know who Allah Azza wa Jal is, and that love is instilled, it's nurtured. The person naturally gravitates towards that.”
“That's ibadah. To love Allah, to thank Him, to follow Him, to do things because in it is my benefit, my success.”
“whatever role a person has, a person might feel that, you know, I don't know enough. But you don't need to know enough.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that calling people to Allah begins with helping them know and love Him. Reflecting on His gifts can deepen our gratitude and help us follow His guidance. Remembering Allah should also shape how we act when nobody is watching and how we treat our family when we are tired or frustrated. Sharing Islam includes encouraging our own families and being a source of good for our neighbors. Everyone can contribute through their abilities, and when we do not know an answer, we can say so honestly and seek help from someone knowledgeable.
- What is one gift from Allah that you felt thankful for today?
- When you feel frustrated at home, what could help you respond kindly?
- What is one skill you could use to help someone learn about Islam?
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