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The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2025.

Use strength and blessings for good

IIT · Ahmed Umarji

“Strength and strengthening oneself is not something that is frowned upon. Rather, it is good when it is done for the right reason.”

The khateeb, at 10:35

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In one sentence

The story of Musa teaches believers to focus on what benefits them, cultivate Islamic values, use blessings to serve others, and develop strength for righteous purposes.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The khutbah introduces the adult stage of Musa’s life in Surah al-Qasas.
  2. The Quran’s selective storytelling teaches focus on beneficial matters.
  3. Musa’s palace identity contrasted with the values instilled by his mother.
  4. Privileges and positions should produce humility and care for others.
  5. Physical strength and self-improvement are praiseworthy when directed toward good.
  6. Musa enters the city and encounters an altercation between an Israelite and a Qibti.
Try this week
Replace endless scrolling and unproductive debates with beneficial activities.
Parents and community leaders should lovingly instill Islamic values in the next generation.
Use blessings, titles, and positions to care for and benefit others.
Strengthen yourself physically and personally for righteous purposes.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 28Used to discuss Musa’s adulthood, wisdom, strength, upbringing, and entry into the city.
Surah 12Used as a comparison for Quranic references to reaching maturity and receiving wisdom.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah wants us to delve into and focus on what benefits our lives.”
IIT · Torrance, CA
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“strength and strengthening oneself is not something that is frowned upon. Rather, it is good when it is done for the right reason.”
IIT · Torrance, CA
Play from 10:35
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah continues the story of Musa by focusing on the stage when he became an adult and was given wisdom and strength. It teaches that the Quran highlights what benefits us, so we should avoid wasting our attention on distractions. Although Musa lived with palace privileges, his mother taught him humility, faith, and awareness of where he came from. Our blessings and positions should lead us to serve others, while strength is valuable when used for good purposes.

  1. What is one distraction you could replace with something beneficial this week?
  2. Which values should our family pass to younger children?
  3. How can we use something we are good at to help someone else?
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 UmarjiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at IIT64 khutbahs
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