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Make the masjid the center of daily life

ICO Jama Masjid · Tariq Rasheed

“What you spend in the masjid is yours.”

The khateeb, at 26:56

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In one sentence

The masjid should be the focal point of Muslim life, following the Prophet’s example through regular attendance, service, and family participation.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Prophet’s life centered on the masjid or purposeful activity, making mosque-centered living part of following him.
  2. The Hijrah story highlights preparation, trust, secrecy, and Abu Bakr’s companionship.
  3. At Quba, the Prophet established the first masjid and connected it with taqwa and the reward of prayer.
  4. In Madinah, Masjid an-Nabawi was purchased fairly and built through communal labor and sacrifice.
  5. The khateeb urged each listener to attend the masjid daily for at least one salah and bring family members.
  6. He concluded that masjids are meant for attendance, service, and lasting spiritual investment rather than appearances.
Try this week
Attend the masjid every day for at least one salah.
Make the masjid a regular focal point of the day.
Support mosque construction or expansion when the opportunity arises.
Parents should bring their children, and mothers should bring their daughters upstairs.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Many of us, we are stingy, we don't want to spend on the masjid. Brother, what you spend in the masjid is yours.”
ICO Jama Masjid · Orlando, FL
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“If each one of you will make a commitment to Allah. that I will come to the masjid everyday just for one salah for one salah.”
ICO Jama Masjid · Orlando, FL
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Tariq reminded us that the masjid should have a central place in a Muslim’s life. He told stories about the Prophet establishing masjids at Quba and in Madinah, and joining others in the work of construction. He highlighted Abu Bakr’s generosity and encouraged us to support the building of masjids. He reminded us that a beautiful building needs people praying inside it, and urged everyone to make an intention to attend at least one prayer there each day. He also asked parents to bring their children, so that coming to the masjid becomes part of family life.

  1. What helps you feel welcome when we go to the masjid?
  2. What is one way our family could help at the masjid together?
  3. Which prayer could we plan to attend together, and what would help us get there?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Orlando (Jama Masjid)11543 Ruby Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32836Jumu'ah 1st 1:15 to 2:05 PM · 2nd 2:35 to 3:05 PMKhateebTariq RasheedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICO Jama Masjid39 khutbahs
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