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Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 22, 2025.

Let the Quran shape how we think

Waritheen

“Quranic literacy must become the central competency in our lives.”

The khateeb, at 52:55

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In one sentence

Our words shape our minds and personalities, so Quranic literacy and conscious engagement with divine guidance help us live in a better, more Islamic world.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Uses Surah al-A'la and Surah al-Kafirun to frame reflection, guidance, and personal choice.
  2. Explains that vocabulary and experiences shape the mind, personality, and perceived reality.
  3. Argues that the Quran should become the primary filter for judging the world.
  4. Connects Islamic consciousness, taqwa, and meaningful practice to everyday speech and roles.
  5. Encourages Quranic literacy through translation, Arabic study, Allah's attributes, and daily reading.
  6. Closes by urging listeners to build their minds from the Quran and help awaken others.
Try this week
Read at least a few Quran verses every day, even in translation.
Study one Quranic Arabic word or one of Allah's attributes daily.
Attend the community's Quran classes or Fajr halaqah.
Say As-salamu alaikum consciously and embody its meaning of bringing peace.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 87:9The command to remind is used to introduce thinking and reflection as the focus of Jumu'ah.
Quran 109:6Its closing distinction between ways of life is used to contrast accepting or rejecting divine guidance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Quranic literacy must become the central competency in our lives.”
Waritheen · East Oakland · 47th Avenue, CA
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“Don't let a day go by without reading the Quran because those words, trying to carry the meaning that's in the Quran and carrying some of its meaning is going to reach us in our soul and our body with a benefit.”
Waritheen · East Oakland · 47th Avenue, CA
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb taught that the words we take into our minds shape our personalities and the world we experience. He encouraged us to let the Quran guide our judgments instead of letting media and surrounding noise define what is true and good. Quranic literacy does not require being a scholar: reading a few verses each day, even in translation, is a meaningful start, while learning one Arabic Quranic word or divine name at a time can deepen our relationship with the Quran. He also reminded us to live consciously, including remembering the prayerful meaning of our greeting, As-salamu alaikum. The goal is to become more aware, build an Islamic mind, and help others awaken with kindness.

  1. What words or messages shape the way you see the world?
  2. What Quran habit could our family practice every day?
  3. How can we make our greetings more meaningful?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjidul Waritheen1700 47th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601ArchiveAll khutbahs at Waritheen44 khutbahs
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