Make the Quran a daily companion
“Count the day that has no Quran in it as one of the worst days in your life.”
After Ramadan, believers should make the Quran a lifelong daily companion through consistent recitation, reflection, and improved pronunciation.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Presents Ramadan as a school whose lifelong curriculum is the Quran.
- Warns against abandoning Quran recitation after Ramadan and urges a daily portion.
- Encourages making up missed portions and prioritizing Quran despite work and family responsibilities.
- Distinguishes Quran translation from the Quran itself and encourages learning through available resources.
- Calls for proper tajwid and perseverance, emphasizing reward for difficult recitation.
In the khateeb's words
“it's very important that we live with the Quran for the rest of our life and we don't want to be under that threaten of the prophet”
“you should make time for it and make it one of your priorities to live with that because that will bring the light and the blessing in your life”
“you should count the day that has no Quran in it as one of the worst days in your life”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan was a school, with the Quran as its curriculum, and its lessons should stay with us throughout our lives. He encouraged everyone to set aside time for daily recitation, even if it is only half a page or one page, and to make up a missed portion. He described the Quran as a source of light and blessing, reminding us that Allah’s provision includes more than money. He shared how Umar and another companion helped each other learn while also working to support their families. He also encouraged us to improve our recitation and keep trying when it feels difficult, reminding us that both reading and effort are rewarded.
- What is one thing from Ramadan you would like to keep doing this week?
- When could we make a little time to recite Quran together each day?
- What blessing in your life cannot be measured in money?