Faith must be chosen, not inherited
“Islam is an intellectual religion as well as a spiritual religion.”
Islamic faith must be consciously grounded in belief in Allah, not merely inherited tradition or natural good impulses, so believers should turn to Allah now and prepare for inevitable death and accountability.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens by contrasting human moral instincts with the need for divine guidance.
- Explains fitrah and uses examples of evil, violence, and personal reflection to argue that morality alone is insufficient.
- Presents Islam as both intellectual and spiritual, inviting reflection on creation and the Creator.
- Distinguishes inherited family and community traditions from consciously practiced faith.
- Uses Quranic reminders about worship, death, the Hour, and divine knowledge to urge immediate preparation.
- Concludes by calling listeners to renew their relationship with Allah and avoid delay.
In the khateeb's words
“Islam is an intellectual religion as well as a spiritual religion Islam speaks with the mind and it speaks with the heart and we need to study our faith to come to a better faith with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
“we have to take time to think about Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is Allah in our lives or no”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that we have a natural inclination toward good, but we still struggle with our desires and need Allah's guidance. He described Islam as speaking to both our minds and our hearts, and shared how studying engineering helped strengthen his faith. He warmly remembered his grandmother taking him to Friday prayer and encouraged families to build good Muslim traditions. He also explained that those traditions should lead to personal belief and worship with understanding. Because we do not know how long we will live, he urged us to make time for Allah today and prayed for healthy lives filled with good for ourselves and our families.
- What is something in nature that makes you think about Allah's creation?
- Which family tradition helps you feel connected to your faith, and why?
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