Faith must be renewed through worship
“We need to remind each other about the meaning of this life and the purpose of this life.”
Faith naturally rises and falls, so Muslims should regularly renew it through worship, reflection, beneficial companionship, and prioritizing the Hereafter.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces renewing faith amid suffering in Gaza, Sudan, and Darfur.
- Explains that iman wears out and must be renewed continually, not only during Ramadan.
- Interprets the Quranic command to believers to believe as putting faith into action.
- Offers practices for spiritual clarity, including prayer, learning, contemplation, dua, dhikr, gratitude, and companionship.
- Emphasizes heart-based worship through reliance, humility, contentment, fear, and hope.
- Closes by urging listeners to balance worldly responsibilities with concern for the Hereafter.
In the khateeb's words
“Why can't you start from 60% in Ramadan rather than start from 20% or 10%?”
“Let's sit together. Remind each other. We need to remind each other about the meaning of this life and the purpose of this life.”
“Because when you make dua, it's an admission that, ya Rabbi, I need you.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that faith is a precious blessing that gives us hope during hardship, and it needs regular care. We do not have to wait for Ramadan to renew it; even a few quiet minutes can help us turn back to Allah. Prayer, learning, reflection, remembrance, and heartfelt dua are ways to strengthen our iman. He encouraged us to notice our blessings instead of getting caught up in comparisons, and to seek companions who help us grow in faith. He also reminded us to nurture trust, humility, and contentment in our hearts while balancing our everyday responsibilities with our focus on the Hereafter.
- What could our family do together for a five-minute moment of faith this week?
- What is one blessing you noticed today that you sometimes overlook?
- How could you help a friend remember Allah and feel supported this week?
More on Prayer & worship
The remembrance of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is something very powerful.9:18ISCN · Corona, CA · Oct 24, 2026Knowing Allah makes worship joyful
Ali Khan Center · Suitland, MD · Oct 10, 2026Give the weekly prayer your full attention“Don't just time it so you get maybe five-minute kutbah and a five-minute salat, and you're out in 10 minutes.”
Don't set your floor at your peak time, like in Ramadan.19:52Al-Noor · Santa Clara, CA · Oct 24, 2026Build a sustainable spiritual floor