21:42 Once we know the value…34:48 Sit down by yourself…
Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 30, 2026.

Laylatul Qadr is a gift not to miss

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“A gift from Allah to you.”

The khateeb, at 21:42

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In one sentence

Laylatul Qadr is a precious divine gift that believers should not miss, but should spend in sincere worship, dua, and trust in Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Urges sincere dua for oneself, family, community, masjid, and ummah.
  2. Presents Laylatul Qadr as a rare gift worth prioritizing over work, sleep, and worldly distractions.
  3. Highlights the descent of angels and Jibreel and contrasts spiritual reward with temporary worldly victories.
  4. Encourages confidence in Allah rather than fear of worldly powers or oppressors.
  5. Gives practical guidance to spend the night with Quran, prayer, and extensive dua.
  6. Concludes with Arabic supplications for forgiveness, victory, healing, and acceptance before prayer.
Try this week
Spend Laylatul Qadr in prayer, Quran recitation, and sincere dua.
Make dua for oneself, one’s spouse, parents, children, community, society, and Muslims worldwide.
Use the night seriously rather than prioritizing sleep, work, or worldly distractions.
Ask Allah for forgiveness, mercy, healing, guidance, and victory for the oppressed.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 97Used the descent of angels and Jibreel to emphasize Laylatul Qadr’s extraordinary value.
Quran 3:110Used to encourage Muslims to become the best community serving humanity.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Once we know the value of that Laylatul Qadr. How come we can miss it? How come? How come? A gift from Allah. To you.”
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Play from 21:42
“Sit down by yourself in a corner of the majjid, read Quran, make du'a to yourself, make du'a to your spouse, make du'a to your parents”
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Play from 34:48
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb urged us to treat Laylatul Qadr as a precious gift from Allah, not a night to lose to distraction, work, or sleep. He encouraged sincere dua for ourselves and for our spouses, parents, children, community, and Muslims everywhere. He reminded us that angels and Jibreel are associated with this blessed night, making it more valuable than any worldly victory. We should spend it with Quran, prayer, and heartfelt supplication, trusting Allah’s justice while asking for mercy, healing, and guidance. The goal is to seek Allah sincerely and become a community that benefits people.

  1. What is one dua you would want to make on Laylatul Qadr for someone else?
  2. What kind of victory matters most to our family?
  3. How could we make time for Quran and prayer during a special night?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Center of Minnesota (Masjid Al-Aman)1429 2nd Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413Jumu'ah "Jumuah (Friday )prayer is offered in English at the same time 1:00 PM all year long"ArchiveAll khutbahs at Islamic Community Center40 khutbahs
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