– Aqimu as-salah (establish prayer).
Imam Karim’s clouded eyes turned toward the sound of the river. “You remember, my Datu, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: ‘Balighu ‘anni wa law ayah’ — ‘Convey from me, even if it is a single verse.’ You do not need a scholar’s turban to speak the truth. You need only a truthful heart. Go into the forest. Sit by the great balite tree. Listen. The first khutba was not spoken in a stone mosque. It was spoken under the shade of date palms, to companions who had nothing but their fitrah —their pure nature.” khutba hadith maguindanaon
A frequently cited theme in Maguindanaon sermons is the preservation of life and community safety. For instance, the translation of a Hadith related to social protection emphasizes: – Aqimu as-salah (establish prayer)