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General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 2, 2026.

Use every day before time runs out

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“It's very important to remember that every single day and minute is a blessing from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 2:06

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In one sentence

Because life, health, security, and time are temporary blessings, Muslims should structure each day around salah, purposeful action, service to neighbors, and daily self-accountability rather than wasting time.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The new year becomes a reminder of mortality, temporary life, and daily blessings.
  2. Narrations illustrate the value of receiving additional time for worship, health, security, and sustenance.
  3. The Prophet's structured daily routine emphasizes early-morning productivity, balanced responsibilities, proper sleep, and neighborly rights.
  4. Screens, procrastination, and wasted hours squander the equal 24 hours Allah gives everyone.
  5. Quranic and prophetic reminders frame time, youth, health, and free time as blessings for which people will be accountable.
  6. Listeners are urged to prepare for Ramadan, balance religious and worldly responsibilities, and practice daily muhasaba.
Try this week
Protect the early morning for worship and productive work.
Reduce scrolling, procrastination, and late-night phone use; sleep after Isha unless doing important work.
Use free time for Qur'an recitation, studies, or other purposeful responsibilities.
Avoid harming neighbors and respect their rights, including keeping driveways clear.
Begin preparing for Ramadan and balance time among worship, work, family, and community.
Spend a few minutes each day without phones or distractions practicing muhasaba.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 103Used to present humanity as being in continuous loss except through faith, righteous deeds, truth, and patience.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“It's very important to remember that every single day and minute is a blessing from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
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“The most productive person and the most lazy person, they both have the same 24 hours.”
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“Take yourself into account before you are taken into account.”
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Play from 19:07
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that every day, hour, and moment is a gift from Allah. Health, safety, food, and free time are blessings that many people overlook until they disappear. We should organize our days around salah, protect the productive early hours, reduce wasted screen time, and care for our neighbors. The speaker also encourages us to prepare for Ramadan and spend a few quiet minutes each day reflecting on whether our lives are pleasing to Allah.

  1. What is one useful thing you could do with free time this week?
  2. How can our family protect the best part of the morning?
  3. What does being a good neighbor look like in our home or community?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Long Island835 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury, NY 11590ArchiveAll khutbahs at ICLI48 khutbahs
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