13:43 The idols of the…18:00 If this person was not…21:55 It only becomes a…32:28 We need to read the…
Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2025.

Make worship your highest priority

Masjid Ul Haqq

“We need to make Islam in the service of Allah and His Messenger the objective of our lives.”

The khateeb, at 32:28

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In one sentence

Muslims must identify and shatter modern spiritual idols such as praise, desire, wealth, media, and status by restoring sincere worship of Allah as life's highest priority.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Ibrahim's questioning exposed the impotence of idols and challenged inherited assumptions.
  2. Modern idols include praise, recognition, desire, wealth, media, and worldly competition.
  3. People may honor parents and pursue prosperity, but neither should outrank obedience to Allah.
  4. Sincerity is tested by whether deeds continue without recognition, as illustrated through Umar's hadith.
  5. Listeners are urged to read the Quran reflectively, study the seerah, and make serving Allah their life's objective.
Try this week
Before, during, and after an action, ask why you are doing it and whether you would continue without recognition or thanks.
Review choices about work, housing, wealth, media, and relationships to ensure they do not cause missed prayers or isolation from the Muslim community.
Read the Quran with reflection, pondering its meaning and consulting a translation.
Begin reading a seerah book or listening to a seerah podcast.
Make worship and service to Allah the central objective of your life.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 102Used to warn that worldly competition distracts people until death.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The idols of the modern day is not necessarily a small statue that you keep in your room. Today, they can be anything that takes up space in my heart.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 13:43
“If this person was not here, would I still do this action? If I would not be recognized for my service, will I still come help out?”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 18:00
“It only becomes a problem when I fall under al-haakum al-takafir. That my obsession for the dunya has distracted me and turned me away from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 21:55
“We need to read the Quran. We need to study the life of the Prophet s.a.w. And we need to make Islam in the service of Allah and His Messenger the objective of our lives.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 32:28
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that idols are not only statues; they can also be praise, wealth, status, desires, media, or anything that takes Allah's place in our hearts. We should still honor our parents, build successful lives, and seek lawful wealth, but none of these should make us neglect prayer or obedience. We can check our sincerity by asking whether we would keep doing good if nobody noticed or thanked us. The speaker encouraged us to read the Quran thoughtfully, learn the Prophet's life, and make serving Allah the purpose of our lives.

  1. What is one thing that can distract us from remembering Allah?
  2. How can we tell whether we are helping someone sincerely?
  3. What would you like to learn from the Prophet's life?
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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