Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2025.
Contemplating creation reveals Allah’s wisdom
“We have to contemplate in order to appreciate Allah tabarakah wa ta'ala.”
In one sentence
By contemplating food, seeds, plants, nature, and the order of creation, believers recognize Allah’s wisdom, power, provision, and oneness rather than becoming absorbed in outward forms.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Uses Surah Al-Waq'ah to distinguish human processing from Allah’s creation and growth.
- Urges believers to see the Provider behind food, water, the sun, and the moon.
- Examines seeds, plants, roots, and growth as evidence of divine wisdom and design.
- Shows how plants meet human needs for food, shelter, shade, materials, medicine, and beauty.
- Connects enjoyment of nature with recognizing that creation glorifies Allah.
- Concludes that contemplation is an act of worship and recommends reflective morning and everyday practices.
Try this week
Pause over food and water to recognize Allah’s provision.
Sit quietly in the morning before work and contemplate nature and creation.
During picnics or time outdoors, thank Allah rather than merely enjoying the scenery.
Notice the many people and processes involved in bringing food to the table.
Stop and reflect on ordinary created things instead of passing them by.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“we have to contemplate these things otherwise how are you gonna know Allah if you don't contemplate you just take the food and eat it think about it think about your food”
“the seed itself is a proof that there is one creator a single creator who is wise who is competent who is wonderful just from the seed if you contemplate it you have to contemplate it”
“that's ibadah that's the primary ibadah that we have to contemplate in order to appreciate Allah tabarakah wa ta'ala”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches us to look beyond the things we use and enjoy to the Allah who created and provides them. A seed, a glass of water, a tree, and a meal all point to His wisdom and care. When we spend time in nature or eat our food, we can pause and remember the One who made these blessings possible. The speaker reminds us that contemplation is not passive; it is an act of worship. This week, our family can practice by slowing down, noticing creation, and thanking Allah.
- What ordinary thing today reminded you of Allah’s care?
- How can we make eating a meal more mindful and thankful?
- What do you notice in nature that makes you wonder?
Where it was given
The masjid
Islamic Center of Western Suburbs (ICWS)28W774 Army Trail Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185Jumu'ah “Khutbah 1 | 1:05 | pm; Jamaat 1 | 1:25 | pm; Khutbah 2 | 1:35 | pm; Jamaat 2 | 1:55 | pm” (Bartlett location). “Khutbah | 1:15 | pm; Jamaat | 1:35 | pm” (West Chicago location).ArchiveAll khutbahs at Islamic Center of48 khutbahs
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