Khutbah Jumat 22 Agustus 2025: Menjaga Ukhuwah Islamiyah Di Tengah Ujian
Khutbah I
أيها المسلمون،
أوصيكم ونفسي بتقوى الله، فإنها جماع كل خير، وبها النجاة من كل شر. اتقوا الله حق تقاته ولا تموتن إلا وأنتم مسلمون.
Ma'asyiral Muslimin Rahimakumullah,
In this blessed Friday, let us always try to improve our devotion to Allah SWT by carrying out all His commands and staying away from all His prohibitions. Let us always try to fill our lives with good deeds and be useful to others. Because, as believers, we are required to always be proactive in goodness. The more we do good, the more Allah SWT will love us and the happier our lives will be.
This time, the Friday sermon will discuss "Maintaining Ukhuwah Islamiyah in the Face of Tribulation". This theme is very important for us to reflect on together, especially in this era where various trials and challenges often shake the unity and integrity of the ummah. Differences of opinion, political interests, and even hoaxes that are deliberately spread can easily trigger division between us. Therefore, maintaining ukhuwah Islamiyah is an absolute necessity for the survival and glory of this ummah.
Ma'asyiral Muslimin Rahimakumullah,
The term ukhuwah Islamiyah consists of two words, namely ukhuwah and Islamiyah. Ukhuwah means brotherhood, while Islamiyah means relating to Islam. Thus, ukhuwah Islamiyah can be interpreted as Islamic brotherhood. This brotherhood is not just a bond of blood or ethnicity, but a bond based on faith and Islam. All Muslims are brothers, regardless of their ethnicity, skin color, language, or social status. This is as Allah SWT has stated in the Holy Qur'an, Surah Al-Hujurat verse 10:
إِنَّمَا ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا۟ بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْ ۚ وَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ
“The believers are but brothers, so make peace between your brothers. And fear Allah that you may receive mercy.”
This verse clearly explains that the relationship between believers is like a brotherhood. Therefore, if there are believers who are in dispute, then it is the obligation of other believers to reconcile them. We are also commanded to fear Allah SWT so that we get His mercy. By maintaining ukhuwah Islamiyah, we hope to get the mercy of Allah SWT and live in peace and harmony.
Ma'asyiral Muslimin Rahimakumullah,
Maintaining ukhuwah Islamiyah is not just a slogan or a mere speech. But it requires real effort and concrete action from each of us. There are several ways we can do to maintain ukhuwah Islamiyah, including:
- Strengthening faith and devotion to Allah SWT. The stronger our faith, the stronger our sense of brotherhood towards fellow Muslims. Because we realize that we all come from the same origin, namely from Allah SWT, and have the same goal, namely seeking the pleasure of Allah SWT.
- Spreading love and affection among fellow Muslims. Rasulullah SAW taught us to always spread love and affection among fellow Muslims. We can do this by greeting when we meet, visiting when sick, helping when in trouble, and other good deeds.
- Prioritizing deliberation and dialogue in resolving problems. Differences of opinion are a natural thing in life. However, these differences should not lead to division and hostility. We must prioritize deliberation and dialogue in resolving every problem. By deliberation, we can find the best solution that does not harm any party.
- Avoiding ghibah, fitnah, and namimah. Ghibah (gossiping), fitnah (slander), and namimah (talebearing) are diseases that can damage ukhuwah Islamiyah. Therefore, we must stay away from these despicable traits. Let us fill our tongues with good words and be beneficial to others.
- Forgiving each other's mistakes. No human is perfect. We all certainly have mistakes and shortcomings. Therefore, we must be willing to forgive each other's mistakes. By forgiving each other, our hearts will be clean and our relationship will be harmonious.
Ma'asyiral Muslimin Rahimakumullah,
Maintaining ukhuwah Islamiyah is very important, especially in the face of various trials and challenges that are currently hitting the ummah. There are so many parties who are trying to divide us, pit us against each other, and destroy our unity. If we are not careful, then we will easily be provoked and fall into their traps. Therefore, let us strengthen our ukhuwah Islamiyah so that we are not easily divided and defeated.
Allah SWT has promised that those who maintain ukhuwah Islamiyah will get His help and victory. Allah SWT will unite our hearts, strengthen our ranks, and give us the strength to face all challenges. This is as Allah SWT has stated in the Holy Qur'an, Surah Ali Imran verse 103:
وَٱعْتَصِمُوا۟ بِحَبْلِ ٱللَّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلَا تَفَرَّقُوا۟ ۚ وَٱذْكُرُوا۟ نِعْمَتَ ٱللَّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ إِذْ كُنتُمْ أَعْدَآءً فَأَلَّفَ بَيْنَ قُلُوبِكُمْ فَأَصْبَحْتُم بِنِعْمَتِهِۦٓ إِخْوَٰنًا وَكُنتُمْ عَلَىٰ شَفَا حُفْرَةٍ مِّنَ ٱلنَّارِ فَأَنقَذَكُم مِّنْهَا ۗ كَذَٰلِكَ يُبَيِّنُ ٱللَّهُ لَكُمْ ءَايَٰتِهِۦ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَهْتَدُونَ
“And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided. And remember the favor of Allah upon you - when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers. And you were on the edge of a pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus does Allah make clear to you His verses that you may be guided.”
This verse reminds us to hold firmly to the rope of Allah SWT, which is Islam, and not to be divided. We are also reminded of the favor of Allah SWT when we were enemies, then Allah SWT united our hearts so that we became brothers. Therefore, let us maintain this brotherhood and not let it be broken by anything.
Ma'asyiral Muslimin Rahimakumullah,
Before I end this sermon, let me summarize the main points that we can take from today's sermon:
- Ukhuwah Islamiyah is Islamic brotherhood which is based on faith and Islam. All Muslims are brothers, regardless of their ethnicity, skin color, language, or social status.
- Maintaining ukhuwah Islamiyah is an obligation for every Muslim. There are many ways we can do to maintain ukhuwah Islamiyah, including strengthening faith, spreading love, prioritizing deliberation, avoiding ghibah, and forgiving each other's mistakes.
- Maintaining ukhuwah Islamiyah is very important, especially in the face of various trials and challenges that are currently hitting the ummah. By maintaining ukhuwah Islamiyah, we will not be easily divided and defeated.
May Allah SWT always give us the strength to maintain ukhuwah Islamiyah and unite us all in His pleasure. Amen, O Lord of the worlds.
أَقُوْلُ قَوْلِيْ هَذَا وَأَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ لِيْ وَلَكُمْ، فَاسْتَغْفِرُوْهُ إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْغَفُوْرُ الرَّحِيْمُ
Khutbah II
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيْرًا كَمَا أَمَرَ . أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ. اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِيْنَ. أَمَّا بَعْدُ
فَيَا عِبَادَ اللهِ ! أُوْصِيْكُمْ وَنَفْسِيْ بِتَقْوَى اللهِ ، فَقَدْ فَازَ الْمُتَّقُوْنَ. قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى فِي كِتَابِهِ الْكَرِيْمِ : إِنَّ اللهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّوْنَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ ، يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِيْنَ آمَنُوْا صَلُّوْا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوْا تَسْلِيْمًا
Ma'asyiral Muslimin Rahimakumullah,
In this second sermon, let us together increase our gratitude to Allah SWT for all the blessings and gifts that He has bestowed upon us. Both in the form of physical health, time, opportunity, and especially the blessing of faith and Islam. With this blessing of faith and Islam, we are able to distinguish between right and wrong, between truth and falsehood. Therefore, let us always maintain and improve our faith and Islam so that we become servants of Allah SWT who are truly devoted.
Let us also not forget to always pray and send greetings to our Prophet Muhammad SAW, the last prophet and messenger, the role model for all of us. By praying and sending greetings to him, we hope to get his intercession in the Hereafter. Amen.
Ma'asyiral Muslimin Rahimakumullah,
In this opportunity, I would also like to remind all of us to always improve our worship to Allah SWT, both obligatory worship and sunnah worship. Let us not be complacent with just carrying out the obligatory worship, but let us also try to increase the sunnah worship. Because with sunnah worship, our faith will be stronger and our relationship with Allah SWT will be closer.
Let us also not forget to always do good to fellow human beings. Help those who are in need, comfort those who are sad, and advise each other in truth and patience. By doing good to others, our lives will be more meaningful and we will get the pleasure of Allah SWT.
Ma'asyiral Muslimin Rahimakumullah,
Before I end this sermon, let us together pray to Allah SWT so that we are always given guidance, strength, and the ability to carry out all His commands and stay away from all His prohibitions. May Allah SWT always unite our hearts, strengthen our ranks, and give us victory over our enemies. Amen.
Finally, let us close this Friday sermon with the prayer kafaratul majelis:
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ
May Allah SWT forgive all our sins and mistakes. Amen.
عِبَادَ اللهِ ! إِنَّ اللهَ يَأْمُرُ بِالْعَدْلِ وَالْإِحْسَانِ وَإِيْتَاءِ ذِيْ الْقُرْبَى وَيَنْهَى عَنِ الْفَحْشَاءِ وَالْمُنْكَرِ وَالْبَغْيِ ، يَعِظُكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُوْنَ . فَاذْكُرُوْا اللهَ الْعَظِيْمَ يَذْكُرْكُمْ وَاشْكُرُوْهُ عَلَى نِعَمِهِ يَزِدْكُمْ وَلَذِكْرُ اللهِ أَكْبَرُ