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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Steadfast faith must shape daily life

EPIC · Mohamad Baajour
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In one sentence

Believers should remain steadfast through hardship by worshiping Allah in every aspect of life, returning to regular prayer, embodying good character, celebrating Eid meaningfully, and praying for those who suffer.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. A new Muslim accepts Islam and is welcomed into the community.
  2. Qur'anic recitation emphasizes death, accountability, remembrance, and generosity.
  3. Suffering in Gaza and elsewhere is connected to steadfast faith and compassion.
  4. Believers are urged to remain firm even when truth seems unpopular or lonely.
  5. Worship is defined as encompassing family life, work, study, manners, and daily conduct.
  6. Listeners are urged to return to regular prayer, visit the masjid, and make Eid joyful for children.
  7. The khutbah closes with a call to make constant dua for suffering Muslims.
Try this week
Increase visits to the masjid.
Pray all five daily prayers on time.
Improve manners and represent Islam through everyday interactions.
Make Eid special for children with permissible enjoyment and celebration.
Constantly make dua for people suffering around the world.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 50:16-35Scenes of death, accountability, Hell, and Paradise support the call to awaken from heedlessness.
Quran 63:9-11The passage warns against letting wealth and children distract from remembrance and urges generosity before death.
Quran 16:120Ibrahim being described as a nation supports standing firm in truth even when few.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“These feelings show that you still have faith rooted in your heart.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 20:57
“We are only here to worship Allah azza wa jal. Worshiping Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala does not mean staying in the masjid 24/7.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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“All of that could be a ibadah. What major you are studying is a form of ibadah.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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“Wallahi, it is the most beautiful, simple deen. We are the ones who are complicating it.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 26:13
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

In this Eid khutbah, the khateeb reminds us to stay faithful to Allah even when life is painful or following our faith feels difficult. He asks us to remember people suffering in Gaza and elsewhere and to keep making du'a for them. He explains that worship includes how we treat our families, neighbors, and others throughout the day. He lovingly urges us to return to Allah, pray on time, and visit the masjid more often. He also encourages families to make Eid joyful and special so children experience love, celebration, and the beauty of Islam.

  1. What is one way your manners could show someone the kindness Islam teaches?
  2. What could help you make a good choice when your friends are choosing differently?
  3. What would make our next Eid feel especially joyful and meaningful to you?
Where it was given

The masjid

East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMKhateebMohamad BaajourMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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