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Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Let the Quran shape your daily life

CVIC · Zuhair Shaath

“The purpose of the Qur'an is not only to be read and recited, but to be applied.”

The khateeb, at 12:00

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In one sentence

The Qur'an is meant not merely to be recited but to transform believers' hearts and conduct, and even small, steady engagement with it can elevate them in this life and the next.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Qur'an transformed the Prophet and was revealed as guidance for every believer.
  2. Learning and applying the Qur'an elevates individuals and their families, illustrated by the story of al-Fudail.
  3. Neglecting or failing to apply revelation hardens the heart and brings accountability.
  4. Believers should engage with the Qur'an before Ramadan and persevere even when learning Arabic is difficult.
  5. Reciting and applying even two verses daily can elevate believers in this life and the next.
  6. The khutbah closes with supplication and a brief announcement about the prayer leader.
Try this week
Begin engaging with the Qur'an now rather than waiting for Ramadan.
Read, learn, and apply two verses each day.
Persist in learning even when Arabic or recitation feels difficult.
Let Qur'anic guidance change the heart and daily conduct.
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In the khateeb's words

“Allowing the Qur'an to change his heart. And that is the purpose of this book.”
CVIC · Chino, CA
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“But the purpose of the Qur'an is not only to be read and recited, but to be applied.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that the Qur'an is a gift of guidance for each of us, and that it can change our hearts and our lives. He shared the story of Al-Fudail, whose life changed when he heard a verse and responded to it. Reading the Qur'an brings blessings, but we also need to let its teachings shape what we do. We can begin now without waiting for Ramadan, and those who find reading difficult were encouraged with the promise of double reward. A simple place to start is learning two verses a day and finding ways to put them into practice.

  1. What is one way something you have learned from the Qur'an could help you treat someone kindly tomorrow?
  2. How can we make learning two verses together part of our day?
  3. What helps you keep trying when learning something feels difficult?
Where it was given

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Chino Valley Islamic Center4711 Chino Ave, Chino, CA 91710Jumu'ah First Jummah 1:10 PM · Second Jummah 2:10 PMKhateebZuhair ShaathMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at CVIC59 khutbahs
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