The Quran deserves time, practice, and sharing
“Out of the 24-hour circle, how many minutes have I dedicated towards my worldly affairs, and how many minutes have I given towards the Quran?”
Muslims owe the Quran the duties of correct recitation, understanding, practice, and transmission because it is Allah’s guidance and mercy.
The khutbah in 8 steps
- Introduces the many responsibilities Muslims carry and focuses on responsibility toward the Quran.
- Explains how association with Allah gives a book, place, or person special honor.
- Presents the Quran’s rights: correct recitation, understanding, practice, and passing on its teachings.
- Warns that neglected pronunciation requires sincere effort and improvement.
- Encourages learning the meanings of familiar surahs to deepen concentration in prayer.
- Calls listeners to practice what they know and share it with others.
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- Concludes with supplications and Quran recitation.
In the khateeb's words
“and the moment it becomes Kitabullah, it automatically becomes the most noble, the most precious, and the most beloved book”
“But the question I need to ask myself, am I making effort towards improving the recitation?”
“Out of the 24-hour circle, how many minutes have I dedicated towards my worldly affairs, and how many minutes have I given towards the Quran?”
“And the third hat the Quran has over us, is to practice upon it to the best of our abilities.”
For the dinner table
Today the khateeb reminded us that the Quran is Allah's book, a mercy and a guide for our lives. He encouraged us to make a sincere effort to recite it correctly, even when improving our pronunciation feels difficult. He also asked us to think about how much time and attention we give the Quran each day. Learning the meanings of the short surahs we already recite can help us feel more focused and engaged in prayer. Above all, he reminded us to practice what we know, keep trying when we make mistakes, and remember Allah's mercy and forgiveness.
- What could help us make a little time for the Quran together each day?
- Which short surah would you like us to learn the meaning of together?
- How can we encourage someone who is finding Quran recitation difficult?
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