13:00 we should be the…20:51 you get closer to…
Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 14, 2025.

Live Islam through worship and character

Masjid Ul Haqq

“You get closer to Allah by doing His obligations and avoiding His prohibitions.”

The khateeb, at 20:51

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Muslims should enter Islam fully by honoring the masjid, embodying prophetic character, fulfilling obligatory and voluntary worship, and preserving faith, life, mind, family, and wealth.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces mosque etiquette, calling worshippers into the rows and away from texting.
  2. Explains entering Islam through belief, worship, transactions, and good character.
  3. Uses maqasid al-shari'ah and a Hadith Qudsi to emphasize obligations and voluntary deeds as paths to Allah's love.
  4. Encourages believers to rise above the bare minimum and strengthen their Muslim identity.
  5. Explains preservation of religion, self, intellect, lineage, and wealth, warning against intoxicants, gambling, unlawful relations, and harmful habits.
  6. Calls for collective effort toward an Islamic state, then concludes with prayer and a food-distribution announcement.
Try this week
Join the congregation's rows unless physically unable.
Put away cell phones and avoid texting during Jumu'ah.
Fulfill obligatory acts and add voluntary worship to draw closer to Allah.
Avoid intoxicants, gambling, unlawful relations, and harmful substances.
Use the masjid for prayer, remembrance, supplication, and constructive community activity.
Tell people in need about the masjid's Sunday food distribution at 3 p.m.
Work collectively toward establishing an Islamic society, as urged by the speaker.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“we should be the reflection of Islam. We should be the reflection of the Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
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“you get closer to Allah by doing His obligations and avoiding His prohibitions right?”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that the masjid belongs to Allah, so we should come into its rows, put away distractions, and behave with respect. The speaker encouraged us to enter Islam fully, not only through belief and prayer, but also through daily dealings and good character. He taught that obligatory worship comes first, while voluntary deeds help us draw nearer to Allah and seek His love. He connected the higher aims of the Shariah with protecting our faith, life, mind, family line, and wealth, warning against intoxicants, gambling, and harmful choices. He also urged collective responsibility for shaping society according to Islamic principles and helping needy families through the masjid's food distribution.

  1. What does good Muslim character look like in our family this week?
  2. Which extra act of worship could help us draw closer to Allah?
  3. How can our family help someone who needs food or support?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ul Haqq514 Islamic Way, Baltimore, MD 21217Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:15 PM; iqamah 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Ul Haqq48 khutbahs
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