7:09 Qur'an knowledge is…12:22 The first thing, the…
Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2026.

Treat Shaytan as a real enemy

FMCCNJ · Amr Mustafa

“The first fortification that you have to do is seeking refuge in Allah.”

The khateeb, at 12:22

Watch the khutbahFamily kit
In one sentence

Believers should prepare for Ramadan and the Hereafter by treating Shaytan as a real enemy, strengthening themselves through the Qur'an and seeking Allah's refuge, and refusing to let worldly anxiety displace trust in Allah and readiness for death.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames Shaytan as a real enemy and the Qur'an as absolute, practical knowledge.
  2. Uses Adam's story to explain how Shaytan exploits human vulnerability and inner emptiness.
  3. Calls believers to seek Allah's refuge, reconnect with the Qur'an, and recite Ayat al-Kursi before sleep.
  4. Identifies worldly anxiety about livelihood as a major opening for Shaytan and emphasizes trust in Allah's provision.
  5. Uses prophetic teachings about prioritizing the Hereafter and the limits of human lifespan to challenge procrastination before Ramadan.
  6. Concludes by urging readiness for death, righteous companionship, Qur'anic connection, and reliance on Allah.
Try this week
Seek refuge in Allah when facing temptation, weakness, or anxiety.
Reconnect with the Qur'an and apply its guidance throughout the day.
Recite Ayat al-Kursi before going to sleep.
Focus on personal deeds and the Hereafter instead of excessive worry about worldly provision.
Begin repentance, learning, good deeds, and Ramadan preparation immediately rather than postponing them.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 7Shows that Shaytan and his followers see humans from where humans cannot see them.
Sahih MuslimSupports the account of Iblis examining Adam's created form and recognizing human vulnerability.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Qur'an knowledge is something that Allah sent because every single individual will need it.”
FMCCNJ · Paramus, NJ
Play from 7:09
“The first thing, the first fortification that you have to do is seeking refuge in Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
FMCCNJ · Paramus, NJ
Play from 12:22
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Shaytan is a real enemy who looks for our weak points, especially our worries about money, work, and the future. The Qur'an is not just something to recite; it is guidance meant for every person and every day. We can strengthen ourselves by seeking Allah's refuge, reconnecting with the Qur'an, and reciting Ayat al-Kursi before sleep. The khateeb reminded us that Allah provides our sustenance, while each of us is responsible for our own deeds. Because life and Ramadan are not guaranteed, we should prepare for the Hereafter now through good deeds, repentance, prayer, and righteous companionship.

  1. What worry makes it hardest to remember Allah, and what could you do when it appears?
  2. Why do you think the khateeb said we should prepare for Ramadan now?
  3. What is one Qur'an or worship habit you can begin this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Fusion Muslim Community Center of North Jersey650 Pascack Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652Jumu'ah 1:10 PM & 2:30 PMKhateebAmr MustafaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at FMCCNJ70 khutbahs
Keep listening

More on Repentance & taqwa

All on this topic
First, practice humility by accepting correction.28:46Worcester Islamic Center · Worcester, MA · Oct 31, 2026Arrogance hardens the heart against guidance2:40Islamic Association of · Flower Mound, TX · Oct 24, 2026Repentance begins a life of self-discipline“Whilst you are alive, whilst you are reading, whilst you are even sitting in the masjid now, you can do Tawba with Allah.”I want to be quick to apologize.29:24Lighthouse · Temescal · North Oakland, CA · Oct 17, 2026Move steadily in life, rush to forgiveness