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Small deeds done consistently matter most

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“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, He likes deeds that are consistent, even if they are small.”

The khateeb, at 2:43

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In one sentence

Allah values sincere, consistent small deeds over occasional intense efforts, so Muslims should build steady private acts of worship and service into daily life.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Explains the spiritual rewards associated with ablution, shahada, and focused voluntary prayer.
  2. Argues that small, steady deeds are better than ambitious goals that are quickly abandoned.
  3. Applies the principle to daily student life through remembrance, duas, Bismillah, and mindful eating.
  4. Illustrates hidden sincerity through Umar’s nighttime service and Ali ibn al-Husayn’s secret charity.
  5. Closes by urging private good deeds and prayers for Muslims facing hardship.
Try this week
Pray two voluntary units after performing wudu when possible.
Recite the shahada after completing wudu.
Use short duas and remembrance before assignments, presentations, meals, and other daily transitions.
Say Bismillah before eating and eat with the right hand.
Maintain at least one good deed known only to Allah.
Look for small, regular ways to serve others without seeking praise.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to show that Bilal’s consistent prayer after ablution was connected to his promised place in Paradise.
Sahih MuslimUsed to explain the forgiveness associated with performing wudu and praying two focused units.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, He likes deeds that are consistent, even if they are small.”
ICNYU · Greenwich Village, NY
Play from 2:43
“If we have any action, if we have any deeds that we do, that is between me and Allah, that no one else, my friends, my family, no one else knows about this, right?”
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Play from 17:38
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that small good deeds matter when we keep doing them sincerely for Allah. The khateeb shared how Bilal regularly prayed extra prayers after making wudu, highlighting both consistency and sincerity. He encouraged us to choose manageable acts of worship instead of becoming discouraged by goals we cannot sustain. Remembering Allah can fit into everyday moments, like saying Bismillah before an assignment or a meal. Through stories of Umar quietly caring for an elderly woman and Ali ibn al-Husayn delivering food at night, he reminded us to serve others without seeking praise.

  1. What small good deed could you keep practicing this week, even on a busy day?
  2. What could help you remember to say Bismillah before a meal or schoolwork?
  3. What does Umar’s care for the elderly woman teach us about being a leader?
Where it was given

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Islamic Center at NYU238 Thompson St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10012ArchiveAll khutbahs at ICNYU22 khutbahs
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