Surah Al Imran affirms Allah’s power
“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala very easily can create Isa alayhissalam from the womb of Hazrat Maryam.”
The khutbah introduces Surah Al Imran as a rich source of commandments, glad tidings, and warnings, using its accounts of Jesus, Mary, and creation to affirm Allah’s uniqueness and power.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Begins with praise of Allah, testimony of faith, blessings on the Prophet, and an exhortation to taqwa.
- Greets the mosque community and prays for those who serve, support, and attend the masjid.
- Introduces Surah Al Imran as the third chapter, fourth longest chapter, and a source of commandments, good news, and warnings.
- Explains the chapter’s connection to Imran, Maryam, and Isa.
- Describes the Najran delegation’s claim about Jesus and answers it by comparing Isa’s creation with Adam’s creation.
- Highlights the opening verses’ themes of Allah’s oneness, sustaining power, and revelation.
In the khateeb's words
“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has preferred Adam alayhissalam and Nuh alayhissalam and the family of Ibrahim alayhissalam and the family of Hazrat Imran above all His creatures”
“for Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala if He can create Adam alayhissalam without a father, without a mother then Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala very easily can create Isa alayhissalam from the womb of Hazrat Maryam”
“Alif, Lam, Mim the letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an and none but Allah alone knows its meanings”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah introduced Surah Al Imran, the third chapter of the Qur’an and its fourth longest chapter. The speaker described it as a chapter filled with commandments, good news, and warnings from Allah. He highlighted Adam, Nuh, the family of Ibrahim, and the family of Imran, and explained that Isa was created miraculously through Maryam, just as Adam was created without parents. The opening verses remind us of Allah’s oneness, sustaining power, and revelation. The practical reminder is to live with taqwa, obey Allah’s commands, and avoid what He has prohibited.
- Where do you see a need for both good news and warnings in your life?
- How can our family show taqwa through one choice this week?
- How can we honor and support the people who serve our masjid?
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