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Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 14, 2026.

The Quran needs the Prophet’s Sunnah

IIT · Ahmed Azam

“The Quran by itself is not enough, and you cannot follow the Quran only.”

The khateeb, at 10:06

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In one sentence

Muslims should live by the Quran together with the Prophet Muhammad’s Sunnah by reading, understanding, practicing, and teaching them daily for success in this life and the next.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces the importance of following the Quran and Sunnah together in response to Quran-only views.
  2. Presents the Quran as Allah’s word, guidance, cure, and a complete way of life.
  3. Urges daily Quran reading, reflection, memorization, understanding, and teaching.
  4. Explains that the Sunnah demonstrates and clarifies how to implement the Quran, including prayer.
  5. Uses examples from the Companions and Prophet’s family to show Quranic transformation.
  6. Closes by urging families and communities to connect themselves to the Quran and Sunnah.
Try this week
Read the Quran every day, even one page.
Reflect on the meanings and let them change your behavior.
Memorize new verses, pages, or surahs.
Study the Quran with knowledgeable teachers who explain its meanings.
Learn authentic hadith and the Prophet’s biography.
Share the Quran’s beauty and teachings with others.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 15:9Used to argue that Allah preserves the Quran across generations.
Quran 4:80Used to argue that obeying the Prophet is obedience to Allah.
Quran 16:44Used to argue that the Prophet explains the Quran to people.
Surah 18Mentioned to stress that Quran engagement should extend beyond Friday recitation.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“When Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is speaking to you directly You should reflect in the meaning and change your life and behavior and your relationship with everyone”
IIT · Torrance, CA
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“The Quran by itself is not enough And you cannot follow the Quran only”
IIT · Torrance, CA
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that the Quran is Allah’s guidance for our whole lives. The khateeb encouraged us to understand and reflect on its meaning so that it shapes our behavior and how we treat other people. He explained that the Sunnah shows us how the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, put that guidance into practice, including how to pray. He urged us to stay connected to the Quran every day, even a little, and to share what we learn. As a family, we can help each other learn and show that learning through patience, kindness, and being trustworthy neighbors.

  1. When could we make a little time to read and understand the Quran together?
  2. What could we do this week to help a neighbor feel cared for?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Institute of Torrance18103 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504Jumu'ah First khutba 12:20 PM, salat 12:40 to 12:45 PM · Second Jumu'ah 1:20 PM, salat 1:40 to 1:45 PMKhateebAhmed AzamMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at IIT64 khutbahs
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