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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, May 2, 2026.

Remember Allah before you are forgotten

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“One of the most beautiful things about Jannah is that even though we didn't earn it but Allah makes us feel as though we deserved it.”

The khateeb, at 20:48

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In one sentence

Humans naturally seek recognition, but lasting fulfillment comes from sincerely remembering Allah and aligning the heart and life with His pleasure.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Reflects on human creation, pre-existence, and eventual disappearance from worldly memory.
  2. Explains humanity’s lifelong desire to be seen, acknowledged, and remembered.
  3. Contrasts the body’s journey toward death with the heart’s journey back to Allah.
  4. Describes Paradise as the place where sincere effort is eternally acknowledged.
  5. Warns that forgetting Allah leads to being forgotten on Judgment Day, then closes with prayers and congregational worship.
Try this week
Ask daily whether Allah is pleased with how you are living.
Use the gift of life gratefully by doing what Allah wants and avoiding what He forbids.
Before acting, ask how Allah will remember that deed.
Seek ikhlas and remember Allah sincerely, privately and among others.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 76Human creation from a mixed drop introduces reflection on existence and insignificance.
Surah 76Guidance gives each person the choice between gratitude and ingratitude.
Surah 76Paradise is presented as the reward where believers’ efforts are acknowledged.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah Azawajal wants me to make my journey of my heart and of my mind back to Him as well”
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“when he mentions me amongst people I mention him in a gathering better than that”
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“one of the most beautiful things about Jannah is that even though we didn't earn it but Allah makes us feel as though we deserved it”
ICI · Irving, TX
Play from 20:48
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For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that people naturally want to be noticed, appreciated, and remembered. But attention from people is temporary, because everyone eventually disappears from worldly memory. Allah teaches us to turn our hearts and minds back toward Him and to live gratefully according to His guidance. When we remember Allah sincerely, He promises to remember us and acknowledge our efforts in the hereafter. This week, we can pause before our actions and ask whether they are pleasing to Allah.

  1. What is one way we sometimes seek attention, and how could we seek Allah’s pleasure instead?
  2. What quiet good deed could you do this week without needing anyone to notice?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Irving2555 N Esters Rd, Irving, TX 75062Jumu'ah First khutbah 2:00 PM, salah 2:25 PM · second khutbah 3:15 PM, salah 3:40 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICI95 khutbahs
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