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Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 24, 2026.

The Quran should shape daily life

Masjid Ul Haqq

“Take 10 minutes and read the Quran.”

The khateeb, at 34:29

Watch the khutbah
In one sentence

A sincere relationship with the Quran requires more than occasional recitation: Muslims should listen attentively, understand, obey, reflect on, and apply it daily so it transforms their character and becomes a witness for them.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The khateeb honors a deceased Quran-loving community member and asks listeners to examine their relationship with the Quran.
  2. He contrasts heavy phone use with a closed Quran and challenges listeners to take divine guidance seriously.
  3. Using Ibn al-Qayyim's framework, he explains five forms of abandoning the Quran: listening, action, judgment, understanding, and heart-level effect.
  4. He presents the Prophet's Quran-shaped character and the companions' practice of learning verses until they could apply them.
  5. He urges listeners to respond to Quranic recitation with glorification, supplication, refuge, and practical obedience.
  6. He closes with immediate habits: recite on the way home, replace radio or scrolling, and spend ten minutes reading Quran.
Try this week
Listen attentively whenever the Quran is recited, including during the khutbah and prayer.
Use a portion of phone or app time for Quran reading or listening.
Learn enough Quranic Arabic to understand the Quran more deeply.
Apply each learned verse or surah to daily behavior before moving on.
Respond to verses with glorification, supplication, or seeking refuge.
Recite familiar Quran passages in the car and read for ten minutes at home instead of scrolling.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But then when we open up the book of Allah. When we stand for the salah. The one who is responsible for all things. That's a one on one meeting with Him.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 16:02
“When we get home. And we have nothing to do besides scrolling. Take 10 minutes and read the Quran.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 34:29
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ul Haqq514 Islamic Way, Baltimore, MD 21217Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:15 PM; iqamah 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Ul Haqq48 khutbahs
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