Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 13, 2025.
Make school and work acts of worship
In one sentence
The new school and work year should be approached as worship by renewing intentions, seeking Allah’s help and forgiveness, and appreciating the blessing of knowledge.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Reflects on seasonal change as a reminder that hearts need renewal.
- Explains that intentions can transform school, work, and daily actions into worship.
- Emphasizes seeking knowledge as an Islamic obligation and a path toward Allah.
- Presents three steps: begin with istighfar and dua, make a sincere intention, and practice gratitude.
- Concludes with prayers for students’ knowledge, guidance, protection, and success.
Try this week
Renew the intention for school, work, learning, and daily responsibilities so they are done for Allah’s sake.
Begin new efforts with istighfar and dua.
Ask Allah to place barakah in school, work, and other endeavors, including small needs.
Seek beneficial knowledge through school, work, and Islamic learning.
Thank Allah for educational opportunities and ask for ease and closeness during sujood.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 51:56Used to argue that human life is fundamentally for worshipping Allah.
Quran 35:28Used to connect genuine fear of Allah with knowledge.
Quran 14:7Used to teach that gratitude leads to increased blessings.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“I hope that we can start to change things to make it not just going to work or going to school, but rather a constant ibadah for the sake of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“Every single second, every single hour, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala allows us to start right back in the beginning.”
“Learning and gaining knowledge is an Islamic ford. An Islamic obligation.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
School and work can become worship when we do them with a sincere intention for Allah. The khutbah reminds us that every day, and even every moment, can be a new beginning. To start well, ask Allah’s forgiveness, make dua for help and blessing, and remember to be grateful for the education and opportunities we have. Seeking knowledge is an obligation and a way to grow closer to Allah. This week, we can ask Allah in sujood to make our learning easier, beneficial, and a source of guidance.
- What intention could make one of your daily responsibilities an act of worship?
- What is one opportunity or blessing in your education that you often forget to appreciate?
- What would you like to ask Allah to make easier this school year?
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