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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.

Build daily routines for worship

Masjid Sadar · Nazimool Saheb

“Make your salah, your qiyam a routine.”

The khateeb, at 12:36

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In one sentence

The new year should remind believers that life is brief, motivating consistent routines, small acts of worship, preparation for Ramadan, and sincere reliance on Allah.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Reflects on time passing quickly and accountability for how life is used.
  2. Explains that time may have less barakah while highlighting the Prophet's productive legacy.
  3. Connects new-year resolutions with preparing the heart and habits for the approaching Ramadan.
  4. Recommends small, consistent acts such as timely prayer, Quran recitation, fasting, and repentance.
  5. Encourages sincere dua in one's own language and renewed nearness to Allah.
Try this week
Create a daily routine for salah, qiyam, Quran recitation, and other worship.
Pray at least one prayer on time that is usually delayed.
Recite even a few Quran verses or one page every day consistently.
Make sincere tawbah for past sins and renew commitment to prayer.
Prepare spiritually and habitually for Ramadan.
Raise your hands and make personal dua in your own language and words.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 23Uses the Day of Judgment exchange about remaining on earth only a little to stress life's brevity.
Sahih al-BukhariCites the sign that time will draw near or feel constricted, supporting the discussion of reduced barakah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Make your salah, your qiyam a routine. Make your fasting a routine so that you can fit in a routine that you can see the productivity of yourself.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
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“Make this year a year of nearness to Him, not distance. A year of purpose, not distraction. A year of return, not delay.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that time passes quickly and encouraged us to think about how we use the life Allah has given us. He explained that blessing in our time includes the good we accomplish, and he pointed to the Prophet’s routine of worship, serving people, and spending time with family. As Ramadan approached, he urged everyone to prepare their hearts and character instead of relying only on new-year resolutions. Small, consistent steps, such as praying on time and reading a little Quran each day, can help us grow closer to Allah. He also reminded us that dua does not need perfect words: we can speak to Allah in our own language and trust that He knows what is in our hearts.

  1. What is one thing you did today that made good use of the time Allah gave you?
  2. What small act of worship could we help each other practise regularly before Ramadan?
  3. What would you like to talk to Allah about in your own words?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Sadar & Community Center216 Ernston Rd, Parlin, NJ 08859Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 1:45 PMKhateebNazimool SahebMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Sadar69 khutbahs
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