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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 17, 2026.

A better world begins with a better heart

Quba Institute

“As long as you're running away from you, you're running away from the solution.”

The khateeb, at 5:08

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In one sentence

In a chaotic, materialistic world, believers find stability by surrendering to Allah, recognizing provision beyond money, cultivating sincere and compassionate hearts, and practicing gratitude and remembrance.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Diagnoses social chaos and introduces an ordinary believer's Quranic insight.
  2. Uses Surah al-Hadid's mention of iron to strengthen trust in revelation and daily surrender.
  3. Expands provision beyond money to include health, time, relationships, humanity, and intellect.
  4. Calls for personal heart-work, sincerity, empathy, decency, and Allah-given unity.
  5. Connects political and social dehumanization to the need for moral transformation.
  6. Closes with gratitude, dhikr, Surah al-Ikhlas, salawat, trust, and dua for Ibrahim.
Try this week
Read the Quran and try to act on what it teaches.
Ask knowledgeable people when you do not understand something.
Treat others with love, care, empathy, and decency.
Sit and reflect on the blessings you already have.
Practice dhikr and recite Surah al-Ikhlas three times.
Make dua for Ibrahim Jamal Deen.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 57Used the mention of iron being sent down to encourage confidence in the Quran and submission to Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And as long as you're running away from you, you're running away from the solution.”
Quba Institute · Philadelphia, PA
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“If I don't treat you like Allah meant for you to be treated then I won't go far in my life.”
Quba Institute · Philadelphia, PA
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that turning to Allah begins with working on our own hearts, reading the Qur'an, and trying to live by what we learn. Allah's provision includes our health, time, relationships, and ability to think, as well as money. Sincerity, kindness, and empathy help us care for each other and strengthen our community. Gratitude takes practice, and both receiving what we want and going without it can test us. He encouraged remembering and praising Allah, and he closed by asking everyone to pray for a friend who was suffering, reminding us to offer whatever help we can.

  1. What blessing besides money did you notice today, and how could you show gratitude for it?
  2. What could you do when someone else's success makes you feel jealous?
  3. Who could we pray for tonight, and what kind thing could we do for them?
Where it was given

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Quba Institute (Masjid Quba)4637 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131ArchiveAll khutbahs at Quba Institute39 khutbahs
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