The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 26, 2026.
Let the Quran guide your life plans
“Whatever you're looking for in your life, go to Quran and Sunnah, study there and learn how you plan for your life the best way.”
In one sentence
Muslims should use Sha'ban, the Prophet's seerah, prayer, and the lessons of the changing qibla to build Allah-centered plans for navigating trials and preparing for Ramadan.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Sha'ban as an overlooked month for learning from the seerah and preparing for life's tests.
- Reasserts tawhid as Islam's foundation and salah as a daily connection with Allah.
- Uses the changing qibla, Isra and Mi'raj, and the Hijrah to illustrate divine wisdom, patience, and strategic planning.
- Urges listeners to seek life direction from the Quran, Sunnah, and seerah, including guidance for leadership, family, education, and work.
- Calls for preparation for Ramadan, fasting, zakah, and strengthening the Muslim community.
- Closes with supplications for oppressed Muslims, Palestine, and Gaza, followed by prayer and a brief expense request.
Try this week
Prioritize the five daily prayers and use them to ask Allah for help.
Study the Quran, Sunnah, and seerah before making major life plans.
Reflect on the wisdom and purpose behind major changes in direction, work, or circumstances.
Prepare for Ramadan fasting and zakah.
Strengthen brotherhood, sisterhood, and communal support.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“for our planning when you have to change your direction from one thing to another or you change your job from one thing to another or you change your career”
“whatever you're looking for in your life go to Quran and Sunnah study there and learn how you plan for your life the best way”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah asks us to use Sha'ban to prepare our hearts and habits for Ramadan. It teaches that tawhid, prayer, and trust in Allah should guide how we handle tests, decisions, and changes. The changing qibla and the Prophet's move from Mecca to Medina are presented as lessons in patience, wisdom, planning, and community-building. We are encouraged to return to the Quran, Sunnah, and seerah for direction and to prepare for fasting and zakah.
- What does it mean to put Allah first when planning your week?
- Why can the qibla change teach us about handling change?
- What is one small way we can prepare for Ramadan together?
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