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Run toward Allah through daily worship

Al-Shareef · Kalim Farooki

“Who is better refuge than Allah?”

The khateeb, at 17:55

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In one sentence

Believers should continually run toward Allah by strengthening faith, seeking knowledge, maintaining prayer and charity, resisting ignorance and heedlessness, and serving others with justice and compassion.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The congregation is reminded to let remembrance of Allah guide every activity and service to humanity.
  2. Surah Ad-Dhariyat is introduced as homework, centered on the command to run toward Allah.
  3. The universe, oceans, technology, and human knowledge are presented as signs that strengthen iman.
  4. The certainty of Judgment and the believer’s qualities, including prayer, charity, and accountability, are emphasized.
  5. Five directions are outlined: shirk to tawhid, ignorance to knowledge, disobedience to obedience, dependence on Allah through supplication, and heedlessness toward remembrance.
  6. Listeners are urged to sustain worship after Ramadan, preserve family ties, practice justice and excellence, and support the bereaved community.
Try this week
Study Surah Ad-Dhariyat with your family.
Maintain regular salah, praying at home when necessary.
Give charity within your means.
Continue a manageable daily Quran practice after Ramadan.
Ask Allah for help in both major and minor needs.
Use knowledge and technology for good, peace, and service.
Support struggling people without self-righteousness.
Reduce heedless misuse of social media.
Maintain family bonds and practice justice and excellence.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 51Used to urge believers to run toward Allah, recognize creation as signs, and remember Judgment and human purpose.
Surah 67Used to frame exploration of the heavens and earth as reflection on Allah’s flawless design.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Run towards Allah. Why we run? We run for safety. We run for refuge. Who is better refuge than Allah?”
Al-Shareef · Long Beach, CA
Play from 17:55
“If I have read Quran, one page or one juz, okay, read one page, read half page, connect with the Quran. That's the only guide.”
Al-Shareef · Long Beach, CA
Play from 22:25
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Kalim reminded us to run towards Allah for safety, guidance, and help in every part of life. He encouraged families to study Surah Ad-Dariyat and reflect on the signs of Allah in creation and within ourselves. Remembering that we will return to Allah should move us to pray, give charity within our means, and use what we learn to help others. When someone is struggling, he urged us to be kind and supportive instead of looking down on them. He also encouraged us to keep our connection with the Quran after Ramadan, even by reading a small amount, and to notice when entertainment distracts us from remembering Allah.

  1. What is something you could ask Allah for help with today?
  2. What could you do to help someone who is having a hard time without making them feel judged?
  3. What small Quran-reading habit could we try together this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Shareef2104 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebKalim FarookiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Shareef43 khutbahs
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