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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 7, 2026.

Allah Is Greater Than Every Desire

Dar Al Sunnah · Mohammed Elmahdi

“You get up for fajr because you know Allahu Akbar.”

The khateeb, at 15:03

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In one sentence

Truly living the meaning of Allahu Akbar, recognizing Allah as greater than every desire, fear, possession, and power, awakens sincerity, obedience, humility, and reliance on Him.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces Allahu Akbar as a foundational command and recurring phrase throughout salah and worship.
  2. Explains that Allah is greater than creation, wealth, desires, and human power through cosmic and eschatological imagery.
  3. Warns that merely saying the phrase without reflection leaves the heart spiritually asleep and the ego unchecked.
  4. Applies Allah’s greatness to daily priorities: Fajr over sleep, prayer over business, and obedience over desires.
  5. Calls listeners to engrave the meaning into their hearts through remembrance and live by it in every decision.
Try this week
Wake for Fajr, treating Allah as greater than sleep.
Leave business and work when prayer time arrives.
Before decisions, ask whether the choice is permitted in Islam.
After salah, perform adhkar and recite Allahu Akbar 33 times while reflecting on its meaning.
When facing hardship, fear, oppression, or tragedy, recall Allah’s greatness and continue living to please Him.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 74Commands glorifying Allah and magnifying Him greatly.
Surah 17Commands glorifying Allah and magnifying Him greatly.
Surah 2Connects glorifying Allah with gratitude for guidance.
Surah 39Emphasizes that people have not revered Allah as He deserves.
Surah 2Describes Allah’s Kursi encompassing the heavens and earth.
Surah 22Uses honoring Allah’s rites as an indicator of heartfelt piety.
Surah 71Asks why people do not stand in awe of Allah’s majesty.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If you live the meaning of Allahu akbar, you would find yourself easily turning away from haram and from sins.”
Dar Al Sunnah · Evansdale, AB
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“You get up for fajr because you know Allahu Akbar. Allah is greater than the sleep. You leave your business when it is time to pray.”
Dar Al Sunnah · Evansdale, AB
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Allahu Akbar means Allah is greater than everything, including our work, wealth, desires, fears, and egos. We repeat these words throughout prayer and other acts of worship, but we should also understand them and carry their meaning in our hearts. Looking at the vastness of creation can help us recognize Allah’s greatness and become more humble. When Allah comes first, it becomes easier to leave sin, rise for Fajr, pause our business for prayer, and face hardship with trust. The khateeb encouraged us to keep this meaning at the front of our minds and let it guide every decision.

  1. What is one thing that sometimes feels very important but becomes smaller when you remember Allahu Akbar?
  2. When could remembering Allahu Akbar help you make a better choice this week?
  3. What part of Allah’s creation makes you feel amazed by His greatness?
Where it was given

The masjid

Dar Al Sunnah9228 144 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5E 6A3Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:45 PM (English) & 2:45 PM (Arabic)KhateebMohammed ElmahdiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Dar Al Sunnah17 khutbahs
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