3:26 we do not believe in…9:14 the evidence continues…
Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, May 8, 2026.

Fulfilled prophecies show Islam is true

Al-Mu'min Mosque

“We do not believe in Islam because we feel good about it or we feel like it's good right now.”

The khateeb, at 3:26

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Islam’s truth is established through cumulative evidence for Muhammad’s prophethood, especially fulfilled prophecies, rather than changing feelings or cultural preferences.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains why belief in Islam must rest on truth and evidence rather than feelings, culture, or social approval.
  2. Recaps evidence for Muhammad’s prophethood, including reliable transmission, character, motives, Quranic language, and historical knowledge.
  3. Defines meaningful prophecy as specific, unexpected foreknowledge and presents evidence as cumulative.
  4. Examines prophecies about Arabian wealth, meadows and rivers, tall buildings, and buried resources.
  5. Discusses prophecies involving Abu Lahab, the Battle of Badr, Persian and Roman conquests, riba, and music.
  6. Concludes that fulfilled prophecies reinforce broader Quranic, historical, scientific, miraculous, and societal evidence, followed by supplication.
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Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 111Used to argue that Abu Lahab’s continued disbelief confirmed the surah’s prophecy about him.
Surah 54Used to support the prophecy of Muslim victory at Badr despite numerical disadvantage.
Sahih MuslimUsed for prophecies about abundant wealth, Arabia returning to meadows and rivers, tall buildings, and earth yielding resources.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed for the prophecy that the Persian and Roman rulers would fall and their treasures would be spent.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“we do not believe in Islam because we feel good about it or we feel like it's good right now”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 3:26
“the evidence continues to stack up until it builds so much until the person cannot have any doubt”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 9:14
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For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that faith in Islam should be grounded in truth, not merely in feelings, culture, or what society currently approves. The speaker reviews evidence for Muhammad’s prophethood, including his character, the Quran, historical knowledge, and prophecies that later came true. Examples include changes in Arabian wealth, tall buildings, political empires, and widespread financial interest. The message is that these signs build a cumulative case for Islam. We are encouraged to grow in knowledge, spirituality, obedience, and love for Allah and His Messenger.

  1. What is the difference between believing something because it feels good and believing it because it is true?
  2. Which prophecy or example from the khutbah made you think most deeply, and why?
  3. How can we seek what is right when modern life makes some wrong practices difficult to avoid?
Where it was given

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Al-Mu'min Mosque3528 Westfield Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76133ArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Mu'min Mosque44 khutbahs
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