Makkah Friday Khutbah: Tawhid Is the Greatest Blessing Allah Gave Humanity

In the Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on 13 November 2026 (3 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448), Sheikh Dr. Bandar bin Abdulaziz Baleelah told worshippers that the greatest blessing Allah has given humanity is Islam itself — the blessing of Tawhid, the oneness of Allah, summed up in the words La ilaha illallah.

Tawhid: the purpose behind creation

Opening the sermon, the Imam urged the congregation to fear Allah, to turn back to Him in repentance, to worship Him with sincerity, and to worship Him well.

He then explained what makes Tawhid so great. Allah brought all of creation into being from nothing, he said, and the finest gift He has given people is the gift of Islam and Tawhid — a gift granted to some by His grace and favour, and withheld from others by His justice and wisdom.

Tawhid, the Imam said, is Allah’s right over His servants. It is the natural disposition (fitrah) upon which Allah created people, and it is the very reason creation exists, the reason the Books were sent down, and the reason the Messengers were sent.

And Tawhid is not limited to ritual worship, he added. It shapes what a person says, what they believe, what they do, and how they deal with others — it is a complete way of life.

The warning against shirk

The Imam warned that the one thing that destroys the blessing of Tawhid is associating partners with Allah. No one besides Allah can bring benefit or cause harm, he said, no matter how righteous, devout, or high in standing a person may be.

What he urged at the end

Closing the sermon, Sheikh Baleelah said that once a Muslim understands how great, precious and honoured the blessing of Tawhid is, they must fear for themselves, their families and their loved ones, lest they fall into its opposite.

He also said it is our duty to invite those who do not yet know this message to it — to show them its truth and its beauty, its virtue and its perfection, and the good it brings in this world and the next — and to do so with wisdom and good, kind preaching.

Also in Madinah

At the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Muhsin al-Qasim spoke in his Friday sermon about the scenes of the Day of Judgement and the stations of questioning and reckoning. He reminded worshippers that each person will stand before Allah accountable for their faith, their deeds, and the blessings they were given, and that the grave is the first stage of the reckoning in the Hereafter. He urged preparation for that day through sincere faith, righteous deeds, and mindfulness of Allah in private and in public.

Key Points

• Sheikh Dr. Bandar bin Abdulaziz Baleelah delivered the Makkah Friday khutbah on 13 November 2026 (3 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448).
• His theme was Tawhid: Islam and the oneness of Allah are the greatest blessing Allah bestowed on humanity.
• He described Tawhid as Allah’s right over His servants, the fitrah, and the purpose of creation, revelation and messengership.
• He warned that shirk — associating partners with Allah — is what destroys the blessing of Tawhid.
• He urged Muslims to guard their families from shirk and to share the message of Tawhid with others through wisdom and good preaching.
• In Madinah, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Muhsin al-Qasim spoke about the Day of Judgement, accountability, and the grave as the first stage of reckoning.

FAQ

Who delivered the Makkah Friday khutbah on 13 November 2026?

Sheikh Dr. Bandar bin Abdulaziz Baleelah, Imam and Khateeb of the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

What was the topic of today’s Makkah khutbah?

Tawhid, the oneness of Allah. The Imam called Islam and Tawhid the greatest blessing Allah has given humanity, and warned against shirk.

What did the Imam say about Tawhid?

He said Tawhid is Allah’s right over His servants, the natural disposition people were created upon, and the purpose for which creation exists and the Books and Messengers were sent — a way of life covering words, beliefs, deeds and dealings, not only worship.

Sources: Saudi Press Agency (SPA)