4:03 The most valuable…5:29 Oh son of adam You are…14:38 Change can only start…
Health & wellbeingFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 18, 2026.

Use your health and time well

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“Change can only start from today.”

The khateeb, at 14:38

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In one sentence

Because health and free time are temporary gifts, believers should protect their attention, organize each day around worship and beneficial priorities, and begin using their limited time well today.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces health and free time as commonly neglected blessings from the Prophet's teachings.
  2. Explains bodily health, security, and daily sustenance as profound blessings.
  3. Warns that phones, apps, and the attention economy consume irreplaceable lifespan.
  4. Challenges claims of having no time for the masjid, Qur'an, or dhikr.
  5. Advocates balanced Islam: worship alongside family, health, hobbies, and wholesome recreation.
  6. Urges young people to use summer break productively, structure days around salah, and start immediately.
Try this week
Audit and reduce screen time spent on apps that provide no meaningful worldly or spiritual benefit.
Structure each day around the five daily prayers.
Start one beneficial personal, educational, or spiritual goal today rather than postponing it.
Set aside intentional, phone-free time for parents, siblings, relatives, and family.
Protect mental and physical health while keeping hobbies and entertainment within a balanced life.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The most valuable thing today Is not USD or crypto or stocks But the most valuable currency today Is our attention span”
ICLI · Westbury, NY
Play from 4:03
“Oh son of adam You are only days What are you? You are only days Every single time A day passes A part of you has died”
ICLI · Westbury, NY
Play from 5:29
“Change can only start from today And time is the most precious thing Take one day And utilize it to the most”
ICLI · Westbury, NY
Play from 14:38
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that health and free time are two great blessings that people often appreciate only after losing them. Our time is part of our life, so hours spent without purpose can never be recovered. Phones, apps, entertainment, and other distractions can pull our attention away from worship, growth, and the people we love. Islam does not ask us to abandon rest, hobbies, or enjoyment, but it teaches us to keep a healthy balance and leave what does not truly concern or benefit us. We can begin today by organizing our lives around salah, making time for Allah, and being more present with our families.

  1. What is one blessing in your health or free time that you noticed today?
  2. If you gained one screen-free hour tomorrow, how would you want to use it?
  3. What is one small change you can begin today instead of postponing?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Long Island835 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury, NY 11590ArchiveAll khutbahs at ICLI48 khutbahs
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