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

Dua is a daily conversation with Allah

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“You talk to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and you communicate with Him and use your own language.”

The khateeb, at 38:37

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In one sentence

Dua should be understood not as a formula for obtaining wishes but as a daily, heartfelt conversation that builds one's relationship with Allah, especially as Ramadan approaches.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The community should preserve Islam across three generations by nurturing families and empowering young Quran memorizers.
  2. As Ramadan approaches, the khutbah identifies dua as a central spiritual focus.
  3. Dua is reframed from merely requesting things to directly communicating and building a relationship with Allah.
  4. Musa's prayer and a friendship analogy illustrate sincere need, trust, and contentment with Allah's decree.
  5. Listeners are urged to begin daily five- or ten-minute conversations with Allah in their own language.
  6. The khutbah closes with encouragement to start before Ramadan and collective prayers for families, health, guidance, and Jannah.
Try this week
Begin now, before Ramadan, rather than waiting for the month to arrive.
Set aside five or ten minutes daily to speak privately with Allah.
Use your own language when Arabic wording is not understood or does not connect with the heart.
Begin by thanking and praising Allah, then present personal needs and seek guidance and protection.
Learn duas from the Quran and Sunnah while connecting them to their meanings.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“dua really is the most privileged gift that Allah has given to me and you”
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Play from 30:45
“what brings happiness to my heart and what brings happiness to your heart is that Allah allowed us the opportunity to speak to Him”
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Play from 33:32
“make a habit that you talk to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and you communicate with Him and use your own language”
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Play from 38:37
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that dua is more than asking Allah for things. It is a daily conversation that helps us build a close relationship with our Creator. We can speak to Allah in any language, thank Him, praise Him, share our needs, and ask for guidance. We should begin this habit now, before Ramadan, and help our families carry Islam forward for generations.

  1. What would helping our family keep Islam strong for three generations look like?
  2. When could you set aside five minutes to speak honestly with Allah?
  3. What would you say to Allah if you were speaking from your heart today?
Where it was given

The masjid

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