34:02 As soon as you learn…35:28 if there's something…39:37 if man can control…
Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2025.

Understand the Quran and act on it

Al Ahad

“As soon as you learn something from the Quran, put it into action.”

The khateeb, at 34:02

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In one sentence

The Quran is meant to be understood through the Ahlul Bayt and immediately acted upon, purifying the heart and giving believers the judgment and self-control to resist temptation.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Arabic recitation and supplication emphasize repentance, mercy, and closeness to Allah.
  2. Quranic examples, including the fly-and-idol analogy, illustrate the weakness of false gods.
  3. The Ahlul Bayt are presented as the living interpretation of the Quran.
  4. Listeners are urged to act immediately on Quranic guidance and prioritize obligatory duties.
  5. Surah Yusuf and the story of Anwar al-Basri illustrate judgment, knowledge, and heart purification.
  6. Yusuf's resistance to temptation is introduced as a practical lesson in controlling desire.
Try this week
Act immediately on beneficial Quranic teachings instead of postponing them.
Fulfill obligatory duties first, including missed prayers and fasts.
Avoid prohibited actions before pursuing recommended acts.
Read the Quran and act upon it to purify the heart.
Control sexual desire and direct it through halal means.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 36Opened the gathering with themes of divine signs, resurrection, judgment, and God's power.
Surah 12Explained Yusuf's gifts of judgment and knowledge upon reaching maturity.
Surah 12Illustrated Yusuf's self-control when confronted with sexual temptation.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“As soon as you learn something from the Quran put it into action Do not wait for somebody else to implement it”
Al Ahad · Allentown, PA
Play from 34:02
“if there's something that you've learned and you're going to die tomorrow you and I would want to implement it right away”
Al Ahad · Allentown, PA
Play from 35:28
“if man can control that desire and conquer it then he can control anything after it”
Al Ahad · Allentown, PA
Play from 39:37
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The sermon reminds us that the Quran is meant to be remembered, understood, and lived, not just recited. It teaches that the Ahlul Bayt show us how to understand and embody its guidance. When we learn something good, we should act on it promptly, while making sure our obligatory prayers, fasts, and avoidance of wrong come before extra acts. The story of Yusuf shows that natural desires are not evil, but they must be guided and controlled in a halal way. By purifying our hearts through Quran and action, we hope to receive sound judgment and true knowledge from Allah.

  1. What is one good teaching you can practice today instead of waiting?
  2. How can you show self-control when a strong feeling makes something wrong seem attractive?
  3. Why should required actions come before extra good deeds?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Ahad Islamic Center1500 Ridgeview Drive, Allentown, PA 18104Jumu'ah 1:00 PM · temporarily at Asbury Church Worship Center, 1533 Springhouse RoadArchiveAll khutbahs at Al Ahad10 khutbahs
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