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The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 25, 2026.

The Hijrah calls for faithful preparation

MUC · Tarif Shraim

“Islam will not spread in this land until the stereotype that surrounds Muslims is that they are truthful and they are honest.”

The khateeb, at 37:06

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In one sentence

The Hijrah teaches believers to prepare spiritually for Allah’s service, sacrifice their worldly resources, honor others’ trusts, take practical means, and align their lives with Allah so they can rely on His help.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with taqwa, salawat, and the importance of living by the Hijri calendar.
  2. Uses Safar and the Hijrah’s timing to introduce lessons from the Prophet’s preparation.
  3. Contrasts worldly long-term planning with preparing to serve Allah, using Abu Bakr and Badr.
  4. Teaches sacrifice by using possessions for Allah and giving from what is valuable.
  5. Retells the Quraysh plot and the Hijrah’s practical measures, emphasizing divine planning and trustworthiness.
  6. Closes with the cave hadith and a call to align one’s life with Allah.
Try this week
Learn the Hijri calendar and study lessons from the Prophet’s seerah throughout the year.
Create a long-term plan for strengthening your relationship with Allah.
Use money, time, and possessions to serve Allah and give from what is valuable.
Practice complete honesty and trustworthiness in business and daily dealings.
Reflect on whether your lifestyle aligns with Allah’s commands and seek His help accordingly.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:102Calls believers to maintain taqwa and die as Muslims.
Quran 2:267Supports giving from good and valuable possessions rather than unwanted things.
Quran 8:30Shows that Allah’s plan overcomes the Quraysh’s plot against the Prophet.
Sahih al-BukhariThe cave narration reassures Abu Bakr that Allah is with the two companions.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And Islam will not spread in this land Until the stereotype that surrounds Muslims Is that they are truthful and they are honest”
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“what do you think of two who Allah is their third”
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that the purpose of Jumu’ah is to grow in mindfulness of Allah. He encouraged us to learn about the Prophet’s life throughout the Islamic year and drew lessons from the hijrah. Abu Bakr’s preparation shows us the value of planning ahead to serve Allah, while the Prophet’s choice to pay for his camel invites us to give willingly from what we value. The Prophet also made sure people’s belongings were returned, teaching us to protect others’ rights even when they treat us badly. The khutbah ended by asking us to take practical steps, trust Allah, and reflect on whether our everyday choices match the guidance we seek to follow.

  1. What is one thing you could prepare this week to help you serve Allah or help someone else?
  2. What would giving something you really value look like for you?
  3. How can you show someone that they can trust you, even after a disagreement?
Where it was given

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Muslim Unity Center1830 W. Square Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302Jumu'ah 1:40 PM & 3:00 PMKhateebTarif ShraimMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at MUC21 khutbahs
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