Hadith Of The Sinking Ship and Staying Afloat As a Community

About this lecture

In this thought-provoking khutbah, Sheikh reflects on the famous Hadith of the Sinking Ship narrated by al-Nu'man ibn Bashir, exploring what it means for a community to truly move forward together. Using the imagery of the upper and lower decks, he challenges those in positions of knowledge, privilege, and leadership to take responsibility for those who feel excluded — before the ship begins to sink. The lecture is a powerful call to listen, serve, and love fellow community members the way the Prophet ﷺ taught us: as one body, as one building, as one ummah.