Live Islam through worship and ethics
“Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly.”
Muslims should use the Prophet Muhammad's Farewell Sermon, the Qur'an, and the Sunnah to reform their thinking and spirit, live Islam through worship and ethical conduct, and help heal a troubled world.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces the Prophet Muhammad's Farewell Sermon at Mount Arafat and its enduring guidance.
- Reviews teachings on sacred life and property, interest, marital rights, equality, brotherhood, worship, and following the Qur'an and Sunnah.
- Connects taqwa and spiritual discipline with resisting Satan and treating others fairly.
- Calls for moral and social reform amid violence, insecurity, environmental concerns, and confused values.
- Argues that social change begins with reforming one's thinking and spirit, including teaching children to think.
- Closes with reminders about adhan, wudu, five daily prayers, Jumu'ah, prayer movements, and the lunar calendar.
In the khateeb's words
“Nothing shall be legitimate To a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim Unless it was given freely And willingly”
“But no need to preach it If we're not living it”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah looked back at the Prophet Muhammad’s final speech and its reminders to protect life, honor people’s property, and treat others fairly. The khateeb highlighted kindness toward wives, the shared origins of all humanity, and the importance of piety and good actions over wealth or status. He reminded us to keep our five daily prayers and pass good teachings on to others. He also called us to improve how we think, feel, and respond to the problems around us. His message included himself: we need to live the faith we speak about, and we can begin with our own thoughts and actions.
- What is something someone trusts you with, and how can you take good care of it?
- How could we help someone who feels left out feel welcome?
- What is one way our family can practice kindness this week?
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