3:13 When we say "La ilaha…4:04 And when Allah becomes…9:42 At the time of death,…10:41 How often do we talk…
Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 11, 2025.

True faith is lived through worship and service

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“How often do we talk to Allah? How often do we seek Allah with our tongues, with our prayers, with our hearts, and with our actions?”

The khateeb, at 10:41

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In one sentence

True faith in Allah is shown through steadfast worship, readiness to sacrifice, service to the oppressed, generosity, and preparation for the eternal life beyond this temporary world.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Connects Palestine and global oppression to the spiritual diseases of worldly attachment and fear of death.
  2. Explains the shahadah as making Allah the only object of fear, hope, love, trust, and worship.
  3. Contrasts the temporary life of this world with the believers’ hopeful reception at death and promise of Paradise.
  4. Calls listeners to examine their relationship with Allah, including prayer, remembrance, time, and actions.
  5. Urges charity beyond the obligatory minimum to support the needy and oppressed.
  6. Concludes by calling the community to practice Islam, serve humanity, and become a source of guidance.
Try this week
Strengthen prayer, remembrance, and communication with Allah through the tongue, heart, and actions.
Give charity beyond the obligatory minimum to support the needy, oppressed, and humanitarian relief.
Stand against injustice and help the poor, needy, and oppressed.
Use time, money, and abilities in Allah’s service and as guidance for humanity.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 41:30-32Used to promise steadfast believers angelic reassurance, protection, and Paradise.
Quran 6:162Used to call listeners to dedicate prayer, sacrifice, life, and death to Allah.
Surah 103Recited in the closing prayer as a reminder of loss, faith, righteous deeds, truth, and patience.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“When we say "La ilaha illa Allah" and this kalima "La ilaha illa Allah" It is a cure.”
ICNM · Albuquerque, NM
Play from 3:13
“And when Allah becomes the one and only hope, goal and desire that we have in our hearts, then we're able to have the strength to live an upright life.”
ICNM · Albuquerque, NM
Play from 4:04
“At the time of death, everyone realizes that this world wasn't the real life.”
ICNM · Albuquerque, NM
Play from 9:42
“How often do we talk to Allah? How often do we seek Allah with our tongues, with our prayers, with our hearts, and with our actions?”
ICNM · Albuquerque, NM
Play from 10:41
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that saying Allah is our Lord should shape how we live, not remain only words. It taught that this world is temporary and that believers can meet death with hope when they stay upright. The speaker connected real faith with standing against injustice, helping the oppressed and needy, and giving generously. He asked us to look honestly at how we use our prayers, time, money, and abilities. Our family can respond by strengthening worship, serving others, and remembering that our lasting home is with Allah.

  1. What does it mean to make Allah our main hope?
  2. Who is one person we can help this week?
  3. What is one good deed we can do with our time or money?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of New Mexico1100 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106Jumu'ah 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICNM8 khutbahs
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