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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 13, 2026.

Make every moment an act of worship

Al-Khoei

“Pick a night and sponsor it on behalf of your family on behalf of your marhumeen.”

The khateeb, at 54:15

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In one sentence

All of life should be oriented toward worship of Allah, so believers must seize limited opportunities such as Ramadan and Friday prayer rather than let worldly activity distract them.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains that humanity was created to worship Allah and that ordinary actions become worship when done for Allah.
  2. Urges listeners to recognize life and Ramadan as limited opportunities that cannot be recovered.
  3. Recites Qur’anic passages about prophetic guidance, accountability, and prioritizing Friday prayer over commerce.
  4. Closes with supplications for steadfastness, mercy, and fulfillment of Friday obligations.
  5. Announces Ramadan programs, a martyr memorial majlis, Quran recitation, and children’s Quran education.
  6. Encourages families to sponsor a Ramadan night, feed believers, and contribute toward lunch.
Try this week
Perform ordinary tasks with the intention of serving Allah.
Protect Ramadan time for worship and meaningful community participation.
Prioritize Friday prayer and remembrance over commerce and distraction.
Choose a Ramadan night to sponsor in honor of family members who have died.
Feed believers, contribute to the center, and enroll children in Quran programs.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 103:1-3Frames human life as loss except for faith, good works, truth, and patience.
Quran 51:56Supports the claim that human beings and jinn were created to worship Allah.
Quran 62:9-11Commands believers to hasten to Friday remembrance, suspend trade, and prioritize what is with Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“I would highly encourage all of you to pick a night and sponsor it on behalf of your family on behalf of your marhumeen”
Al-Khoei · Jamaica, NY
Play from 54:15
“nothing better than feeding mu'minin and mu'min in the month of Ramadan”
Al-Khoei · Jamaica, NY
Play from 54:26
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminds us that Allah created human beings to worship Him. Worship is broader than formal prayer: an ordinary act can become worship when it is done sincerely for Allah. Our time is limited, so Ramadan and Friday prayer should be protected from distraction and worldly busyness. The center also announced Ramadan prayers, Quran learning, children’s programs, English lectures, and a memorial majlis. Families were encouraged to feed believers, support the center, and choose meaningful ways to worship and serve together.

  1. What is one ordinary thing you do that could become worship if you changed your intention?
  2. How can our family protect time for prayer, Quran, or helping someone during Ramadan?
  3. Which Ramadan program or service would you like us to join together, and why?
Where it was given

The masjid

Imam Al-Khoei Islamic Center89-89 Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica, NY 11435ArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Khoei20 khutbahs
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