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The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 28, 2026.

Revelation teaches whom to worship

Al-Huda · Omar Haqqani

“You live your life the way that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala wants you to live.”

The khateeb, at 16:46

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In one sentence

Human intellect can recognize a Creator, but only divine revelation through prophets, culminating in Muhammad, teaches humanity whom to worship and how to live.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Human intellect and science cannot answer ultimate questions such as what happens after death.
  2. Revelation through prophets and messengers guides humanity to truth and removes excuses before Judgment.
  3. The sermon distinguishes a Nabi from a Rasul using Musa and Harun as examples.
  4. All messengers brought the same core message: worship Allah and avoid false gods, including distracting attachments.
  5. Prophets were human beings chosen by Allah; Muhammad is presented as the highest and final prophet.
  6. Being part of Muhammad’s ummah is an honor conditioned on following his example, enjoining good, and forbidding evil.
Try this week
Turn to revelation for guidance on questions human intellect cannot answer.
Worship Allah and avoid allowing work, wealth, family, or other attachments to displace obligations to Him.
Follow Muhammad’s example, encourage what is good, and resist what is wrong.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:213Used to explain that prophets and scriptures were sent to guide humanity through disputes and confusion.
Quran 16:36Used to establish the universal prophetic message of worshipping Allah and avoiding false gods.
Quran 25:20Used to show that messengers were human beings who ate food and walked in marketplaces.
Quran 2:253Used to explain that Allah granted some messengers higher status than others.
Quran 3:110Used to describe the honor and responsibility of Muhammad’s ummah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“human beings can ask these questions, but it is the revelation that provides them with these answers.”
Al-Huda · Schaumburg, IL
Play from 2:38
“Worship Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and avoid false gods. False gods does not necessarily mean worshipping an idol.”
Al-Huda · Schaumburg, IL
Play from 10:30
“Meaning you live your life the way that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala wants you to live. By following the example of Muhammad sallallahu alayhi salam.”
Al-Huda · Schaumburg, IL
Play from 16:46
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that science and human reasoning can discover much, but they cannot answer every question, especially what happens after death or how we should worship our Creator. Allah sent prophets and messengers to guide people to truth, worship Allah alone, and avoid false gods, including anything that distracts us from our duty to Him. The prophets were human beings chosen by Allah, and Muhammad was the final and highest of them. Being part of his ummah is a great honor, but it comes with responsibility: follow his example, encourage good, and resist wrong.

  1. What is one good habit that helps you remember Allah during a busy day?
  2. When can work, money, or even family become a distraction from our duties?
  3. What is one way our family can encourage good this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Huda1081 Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah 1:00 PM · Iqamah 1:30 PM · 2nd Khutbah 2:00 PM · Iqamah 2:30 PMKhateebOmar HaqqaniMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Huda28 khutbahs
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