Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 3, 2026.
Regular dhikr brings lasting peace
“When my servant does my dhikr and moves his lips in my remembrance, I am with him.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that Islam offers continual, practical ways to follow the Prophet, and regular dhikr is the key practice for lasting peace through hardship.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The speaker reflects on converting from Christianity and the distinctive day-to-day practice Islam offers.
- He urges khutbahs to produce actionable improvements in worship.
- He introduces regular dhikr, especially la ilaha illallah, as the main practice.
- He uses Qur'anic passages to connect abundant remembrance with peace and protection from distraction.
- He cites hadith about dhikr gatherings, Allah's nearness, spiritual life, and reward.
- He closes with Arabic khutbah reminders, prayers, and instructions for lining up.
Try this week
Keep a regular daily dhikr practice, such as repeating la ilaha illallah.
Use the Prophet's taught duas and Qur'anic recitations when waking and going to sleep.
Continue silent dhikr during meetings or other times when listening rather than speaking.
Attend the congregation's weekly jahri dhikr gathering, beginning at 12:45 Eastern Time.
Keep Allah's remembrance in your heart even while enjoying time with family.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“So, my point being is that our religion is something that we can always, always be practicing. There is always something that we can be doing.”
“That is not the peace. That is not peace. That will not sustain us through the hardships and trials that confront us.”
“When my servant does my dhikr and moves his lips in my remembrance, I am with him.”
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