Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 24, 2026.

Ayat al-Kursi reveals Allah’s majesty

“When I say contemporary, it is for the lifetime of the humanity.”

The khateeb, at 14:13

In one sentence

Ayat al-Kursi should be understood as a comprehensive declaration of Allah’s majesty and practiced through reflection, charity, and regular recitation.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The khutbah opens with condolences for a recent janazah and introduces a reflection on Ayat al-Kursi.
  2. The speaker connects the surrounding verses with spending before death and freedom of religious choice.
  3. He urges listeners to memorize, understand, and recite Ayat al-Kursi after prayer for protection and spiritual reward.
  4. He recounts the Prophet’s exchange with Ubay ibn Kaab affirming Ayat al-Kursi’s magnificence.
  5. He presents the Quran as enduring guidance and begins explaining Ayat al-Kursi’s declarations about Allah’s uniqueness and sustaining power.
Try this week
Use available wealth to help needy relatives, hungry people, orphans, people facing calamity, and those without shelter.
Memorize Ayat al-Kursi and reflect on its meaning.
Recite Ayat al-Kursi after every prayer.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Presented as the most magnificent verse and a source for understanding Allah’s attributes.
Surah 2Used to emphasize spending before death and freedom of religious choice.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“After every prayer, anybody who recites Ayatul Kursi will, between him and the Jannah is only death waiting.”
Al-Shareef · Long Beach, CA
Play from 12:38
“Qur'an is a contemporary book. In other words, when I say contemporary, it is for the lifetime of the humanity.”
Al-Shareef · Long Beach, CA
Play from 14:13