Friday Khutba

Islam’s Uniqueness: The concept of deity, the Holy Quran, the Messenger

Continuing ‘Uniqueness of Islam” from the previous week’s sermon and the responsibility of Muslims.

Reflection of a trip to Hajj and the implications on the Ummah

How the Quran changed the lives of the Ummah after the revelation and how to change the Ummah today.

The four dangerous reactions of the Muslim community during difficult times.

The Islamic concept of motherhood.

Why our young Muslims are looking outside of Islam for guidance and the early signs to look for.

What strategies are used to keep Muslims out of the political process? What are our concerns? Dr. Hathout shows how these tactics are not new. Examples of these attacks from the life of the Propher Muhammad are discussed.

The three factors we must not lose to survive as a Muslim community: faith, direction, and drive. Also discussed, the difference between good and bad organizations.

The dangers facing American Muslims: confusion over Middle East politics and losing our identity as American Muslims.

How do we understand the nature of the period we live in? We either have a pessimistic attitude or we have the attitude of a true believer. How do we react to being tested by God?