7:19 But are we going to be…21:47 The only way you can…26:56 No one has to tell you…31:16 Even forgiving people…
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Move beyond routine to love Allah

FIC · Abdullah Waheed

“Add the name of Allah to an activity.”

The khateeb, at 21:47

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In one sentence

Muslims should move beyond cultural or clock-in, clock-out observance toward loving, wholehearted, lifelong service of Allah through worship, hardship, remembrance, and service.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Contrasts cultural or clock-in, clock-out Islam with sincere love and dedication.
  2. Uses the story of Abdullah ibn Haram at Uhud to illustrate a martyr’s desire to serve Allah again.
  3. Recounts Abdullah ibn Hudhafa’s refusal to compromise his faith despite intimidation and worldly offers.
  4. Explains how hardship, private tears, prayer, and remembrance can reveal deeper comfort in Allah.
  5. Urges families and children to understand Islam as something they love, not merely inherit.
  6. Concludes by encouraging loving service, forgiveness, Quran, dhikr, and support for suffering Muslims in Palestine.
Try this week
Examine why you perform religious acts and cultivate love rather than merely checking religious boxes.
Add remembrance of Allah to ordinary activities and routines.
Treat Quran and dhikr as necessary spiritual nourishment.
Forgive people who have hurt you out of love for Islam.
Look for opportunities to serve Islam and help suffering Muslims, especially in Palestine.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to encourage believers not to fear intimidation and to understand the honor of those who die serving Allah.
Surah 98Used in the story of Ubayy ibn Ka'b to illustrate the honor of being remembered by Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But are we going to be Muslims which are struggling to pray, which are struggling to please Allah?”
FIC · Swartz Creek, MI
Play from 7:19
“The only way you can reverse the curse of this nature is when you add the name of Allah to an activity.”
FIC · Swartz Creek, MI
Play from 21:47
“No one has to tell you to wake up anymore. No one has to tell you to read Quran.”
FIC · Swartz Creek, MI
Play from 26:56
“Even forgiving people who have hurt you should be done out of love for Islam.”
FIC · Swartz Creek, MI
Play from 31:16
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that being Muslim is more than carrying a cultural identity or checking off religious duties. The speaker urges us to love serving Allah, especially when worship and life are difficult, and to let remembrance of Allah bless ordinary actions. Stories of the Companions show wholehearted faith, courage, and a desire to give more. We are encouraged to ask why we do what we do, forgive out of love for Islam, and look for ways to serve.

  1. What is one thing you can say or do to remember Allah during an ordinary day?
  2. When life feels hard, where did the speaker say we can find comfort?
  3. What could you do this week to serve someone with love?
Where it was given

The masjid

Flint Islamic Center9447 Corunna Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473Jumu'ah Khutbah 2:00 PM · iqamah 2:30 PMKhateebAbdullah WaheedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at FIC50 khutbahs
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