36:48 Those who believe in…37:11 We don't endorse…
Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 20, 2026.

Allah alone deserves worship

DCA · Ahmet Salih Bayraktar

“Those who believe in Allah and the Hereafter are the ones who build, make the I'mar of the Masjid and this will be Sadaqa Al-Jariye.”

The khateeb, at 36:48

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In one sentence

Allah alone is the Creator, Resurrector, and Judge, so believers must worship Him alone, support His houses, and remain united as one community.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Quranic recitation on Allah's creative power and ability to resurrect
  2. Opening supplications asking for guidance, forgiveness, and the blessings of the Quran
  3. Salawat upon the Prophet, the righteous caliphs, and prayers for Islam and Muslims
  4. Community announcement about local candidates and explicit disclaimer of political endorsement
  5. Quranic recitation on taqwa, unity, and holding fast to the rope of Allah
  6. Quranic recitation on pure monotheism, divine sovereignty, and patience
  7. Closing salam, tasbih, and supplication for peace from Allah
Try this week
Support and maintain the masjid as Sadaqa Al-Jariye
Greet local candidates respectfully without political endorsement
Straighten prayer lines and fill gaps before salah
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 36used to demonstrate Allah's power over creation and resurrection, and His command of 'Kun fayakoon'
Quran 9:18used to encourage believers to build and maintain the masjid as ongoing charity (Sadaqa Al-Jariye)
Quran 3:102-103used to urge taqwa of Allah, unity, and holding fast to the rope of Allah together without division
Quran 10:104-109used to affirm pure monotheism, reliance on Allah alone, and patience until He judges
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Those who believe in Allah and the Hereafter are the ones who build, make the I'mar of the Masjid and this will be Sadaqa Al-Jariye.”
DCA · Lanham, MD
Play from 36:48
“We don't endorse anyone politically, my dear brothers and sisters. But say hi to them and meet them inşAllah.”
DCA · Lanham, MD
Play from 37:11
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that Allah alone created everything and has full power over life, death, and resurrection. The speaker asked Allah to guide us through the Quran and to forgive our mistakes. He also encouraged us to support the masjid as an ongoing charity and to welcome local leaders without endorsing any candidate politically. Most of all, he called us to stay united by holding fast to Allah's rope together. On the way home, we can think about one small way each of us can support the masjid and keep our hearts connected to Allah.

  1. What does it mean that Allah can create and recreate anything He wants?
  2. How can kids help 'build' the masjid even without money?
  3. Why is it important for Muslims to stay united and not divide?
Where it was given

The masjid

Diyanet Center of America9610 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD 20706Jumu'ah Adhan 1:20 PM · Khutbah 1:30 PM · Prayer 2:00 PMKhateebAhmet Salih BayraktarMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at DCA7 khutbahs
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