Qalam Institute Podcast Khutbah: Being spoken to by the Seerah
Jan 23, 2026
A reflective khutbah explores how the Prophet's life still speaks to us and offers personal relevance. Stories cover the Year of Sorrow, Ta'if's humiliation, and the Isra and Mi'raj as moments of rescue. Themes of prophetic forbearance, reliance on Allah, and prayer as a divine gift are highlighted. The talk closes with calls to reestablish communal prayer and hope in impossible times.
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Seerah Speaks To Every Heart
- The Seerah speaks to each reader differently and offers new lessons regardless of when it's read.
- Abdul Nasser Jengda emphasizes the Prophet's life as a perpetual source of mercy and guidance for all circumstances.
Grief During The Year Of Sorrow
- The Prophet ﷺ endured the Year of Sorrow, losing Abu Talib and Khadija, and deeply felt their absence.
- Abdul Nasser Jengda recounts the Prophet pleading with Abu Talib and grieving like boiling water after Khadija's death.
Convert's Persistent Dua For Parents
- A convert in the community prays persistently for his parents to accept Islam and saw relatives accept at the end of life.
- Abdul Nasser Jengda shares this personal example to highlight the weight of praying for loved ones.