Follow Isa through prayer and kindness
“Allah commands you to humble yourself.”
Loving and following Isa means affirming him as Allah’s servant and prophet while embodying mercy, prayer, service, kindness, and humility toward parents and neighbors without compromising Islamic beliefs.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Frames the Christmas season as a challenge to balance Islamic beliefs with kindness toward Christian neighbors.
- Explains Isa’s miraculous birth in Surah Maryam as a sign and mercy from Allah.
- Highlights Isa’s declaration that he is Allah’s servant, recipient of revelation, prophet, and source of blessing.
- Applies Isa’s example by urging believers to pray, give zakat, serve others, and become sources of goodness.
- Emphasizes honoring parents through kindness, patience, humility, and avoiding verbal or facial disrespect.
- Closes with practical reminders about prayer, charity, Quran, parental respect, and service to society.
In the khateeb's words
“So when we love Isa and we await for him and as part of our creed, our action items should become a manifestation of this Mubarak.”
“then our actions need to reflect that messenger of Allah as well.”
“But that does not give the license for you to disrespect your parents. Allah commands you to humble yourself.”
“And I will tell you, brothers and sisters, not all of us have great parents. Most of us, most probably, inshallah, but there would be some in this congregation who did not have, who were not blessed with amazing parents.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Muslims love Isa, Jesus, peace be upon him, and can show kindness to Christian neighbors while holding firmly to their faith. He reflected on Isa’s miraculous birth to Maryam and his words about serving Allah and being a blessing wherever he was. Our love for the prophets should show in our daily prayers, giving to those in need, and bringing goodness to others. He especially encouraged us to treat our parents with patience and gentleness, including in our words and facial expressions. Even when we disagree with them, we can speak humbly and ask Allah to show them mercy.
- What is one way you could bring goodness to someone at school or in our neighborhood this week?
- How can we help each other make time for prayer during vacation?
- What could you say kindly when a parent needs you to explain something again?
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