Knowing Allah should shape Muslim life
“The only job that we have simply as Muslims is to be a caller upon Allah.”
Muslim life is built on knowing and loving Allah, His Messenger, and the Qur'an, which should produce wholehearted submission, wise parenting, disciplined speech, and vigilance against materialism and misinformation.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Islam is complete submission grounded in knowing Allah’s wisdom, mercy, and authority.
- The story of Thabit ibn Qays illustrates obedience, self-accountability, and prophetic reassurance.
- Parents should teach children Allah’s attributes and the Prophet’s life before imposing religious commands.
- Listeners are urged to fast, give charity, and increase good deeds during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.
- Surah al-Kahf is presented as protection from Dajjal and a guide against materialism.
- The khutbah emphasizes Qur'an-centered identity, responsible speech, media discernment, and verifying information before sharing it.
In the khateeb's words
“Once you have established who Allah is, The next thing you do is "Sami'na Wa Alta'na"”
“We expect them. to listen without the context that we grew up with. And this leads so many people away from Islam.”
“The only job that we have simply as Muslims is to be a caller upon Allah , to call upon Allah in the way through our actions, through our words, through our example.”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbahs taught that Islam begins with knowing and trusting Allah, then responding with willing submission to Him and His Messenger. Parents were urged to teach children Allah’s mercy and wisdom, the Prophet’s life, and the context behind religious commands rather than only demanding obedience. We were reminded to make the Qur’an central in our identity, reflect on Surah al-Kahf, and protect our speech and hearts from harmful online trends. Worldly wealth is a test, while iman and good deeds are the lasting measure of success. In the coming ten days of Dhul Hijjah, we should fast, give charity, do good deeds, and verify troubling information before sharing it.
- What is one thing you would like to learn about Allah or the Prophet?
- What could make reading Surah al-Kahf more meaningful for us?
- How can our family pause and verify information before forwarding it?
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