Modern khutbas in the Bangsamoro region often focus on social development and peace. Effective topics for a Maguindanaon audience include: Social Justice and Good Governance: Guidance on leadership and community responsibility. Conflict Resolution:
The region has faced challenges regarding sanitation and health. Hadiths regarding cleanliness—such as “Cleanliness is half of faith”
For example, a hadith about Husn al-Khuluq (good character) from Sahih Bukhari is often explained using the Maguindanaon concept of Maratabat (honor/dignity) – not as pride, but as the obligation to uphold justice and kinship bonds.
