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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 30, 2023.

Dhikr brings peace in this life and next

Masjid Al-Inshirah

“Without the dhikr of Allah there is no peace in this life or the next life.”

The khateeb, at 38:33

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In one sentence

Dhikr, the constant remembrance of Allah, is the core and purpose of worship, bringing spiritual life, peace, protection, and a good ending when made a daily habit.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Establishes Quranic commands to remember Allah during Jumu'ah, after prayer, and during Hajj.
  2. Defines dhikr as continual glorification rather than casual recollection, linking it to faith and love.
  3. Explains benefits including Allah’s remembrance, protection from shaitan, spiritual health, and peace amid problems.
  4. Uses battlefield remembrance and deathbed practice to show how dhikr creates steadiness and a good ending.
  5. Presents further rewards: salvation, weight on the Day of Judgment, accessibility anywhere, and building Jannah.
  6. Concludes that remembrance brings tranquility and urges listeners to make it automatic through daily practice.
Try this week
Attend Jumu'ah purposefully and suspend business when the Friday call to prayer is made.
Continue remembering Allah after prayer and other acts of worship while returning to work, school, or daily life.
During hardship or temptation, remember Allah and say Allahu Akbar rather than cursing shaitan.
Make daily dhikr a habit, learn the meanings, and use English explanations when Arabic is not understood.
Maintain the five daily prayers and regularly say SubhanAllah, Allahu Akbar, and La ilaha illallah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 33:35Constant remembrance by men and women is linked to forgiveness and great reward.
Quran 62:9-10Believers should leave business for Friday prayer, then return to work while remembering Allah.
Quran 2:152Remembering Allah brings the blessing that Allah remembers the servant.
Quran 8:45Those facing an opposing force are told to stand firm and remember Allah much.
Quran 41:30Those who affirm Allah and remain steadfast receive angelic reassurance at death.
Quran 20:14Prayer is established for the purpose of remembering Allah.
Quran 13:28The heart finds tranquility and solace through remembering Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah is greater than my situation right now there's no issue that's greater than Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Masjid Al-Inshirah · Windsor Mill, MD
Play from 18:47
“the problem may remain but you won't look at it the same and therefore the pain in your heart or your spirit won't remain”
Masjid Al-Inshirah · Windsor Mill, MD
Play from 20:34
“without the dhikr of Allah there is no peace in this life or the next life”
Masjid Al-Inshirah · Windsor Mill, MD
Play from 38:33
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah taught that dhikr, remembering and praising Allah, is not a small extra but the heart of worship. The khateeb said remembrance keeps the soul alive, brings peace when problems remain, and helps us resist shaitan. He encouraged us to make phrases such as Allahu Akbar, SubhanAllah, and La ilaha illallah part of daily life, even when we are busy or do not understand every Arabic word yet. Like a habit practiced every day, dhikr can stay with us at the end of life and, by Allah’s mercy, help us meet Him well. We can begin with a few sincere moments of remembrance after prayer and during stressful parts of the day.

  1. When do you most need to remember Allah during a normal school or workday?
  2. Which phrase, SubhanAllah, Allahu Akbar, or La ilaha illallah, helps you slow down, and why?
  3. How can our family build a small daily dhikr habit together?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Inshirah7832 Fairbrook Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244Jumu'ah Doors open 1:00 PM · khutbah 1:30 PM, prayer immediately follows
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