The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 5, 2026.
Hijrah means leaving what holds you back
In one sentence
Rabi' al-Awwal and the Hijrah teach Muslims to embrace new beginnings by moving spiritually from harmful habits toward Allah while embodying the Prophet's mercy, character, and communal responsibility.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Rabi' al-Awwal commemorates the Prophet's birth and Hijrah, with Hijrah establishing the Islamic calendar's reference point.
- The Prophet's mission renewed monotheism and embodied the Quran through mercy, compassion, patience, and exemplary character.
- Hijrah includes a spiritual migration away from grudges, harmful habits, and outdated ways of thinking.
- The move from Mecca to Medina illustrates a shift from personal faith-building toward communal responsibility.
- Believers should reassess their attachment to worldly life, intentions, priorities, relationships, and orientation toward the Hereafter.
Try this week
Take prayer more seriously and examine the intention behind it.
Identify and leave one grudge, harmful habit, or outdated way of thinking.
Build a relationship with fellow congregants and participate in community-building.
Review how you spend your time, money, and attention, then redirect them toward lasting values.
Make dua for suffering people and ask Allah what new beginning He is inviting you toward.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The celebration is not just the birth of an individual. It's a reminder that there is a standard for character that we must all live up to.”
“To part ways, not with a city, not with a community, but to part ways with something within ourself that we're holding on to, that's holding us back.”
“At least not your physical address. Sometimes you just need to change your spiritual address.”
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