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Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 9, 2026.

Build a living relationship with the Quran

Masjid Younis · Ismail Hamdi

“Use your time in Ramadan to establish a relationship with the book of Allah.”

The khateeb, at 11:24

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In one sentence

The Qur'an is the greatest gift and source of guidance, spiritual vitality, status, and ultimate success, so Muslims should build a sincere, reflective relationship with it, especially as Ramadan approaches.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Calls listeners to taqwa and life within Allah’s guidance as the path to true happiness.
  2. Explains Ramadan’s special status because the Qur’an was revealed in it.
  3. Urges Muslims to establish a personal relationship with the Qur’an, using a translation when necessary.
  4. Gives practical reading advice: start from the beginning, read slowly, and reflect on meanings.
  5. Uses stories and hadiths to show that the Qur’an elevates people in this life and the hereafter.
  6. Concludes with the emotional power of Qur’an recitation, supplications, prayer, and event announcements.
Try this week
Use Ramadan to begin or renew a relationship with the Qur’an.
Read in Arabic if able; otherwise use a trustworthy translation such as The Clear Quran.
Start from the beginning with Surah al-Fatiha, read slowly, reread difficult verses, and reflect on their meanings.
Listen to Qur’an sometimes instead of only reciting it.
Disconnect from the phone during the khutbah and give focused attention to worship.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to urge believers to maintain taqwa and die in submission to Allah.
Surah 33Used to connect God-consciousness, truthful speech, righteous deeds, and forgiveness.
Surah 5Used to describe divine light and the Qur’an’s guidance from darkness to light.
Surah 38Used to emphasize that the Qur’an is blessed and meant for reflection and reminder.
Surah 39Used to describe the Qur’an’s effect on the body, heart, and remembrance of Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Anything the Qur'an touches becomes blessed. Anything the Qur'an touches becomes the best.”
Masjid Younis · Prospect Park, NJ
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“So perhaps you could use your time in Ramadan to establish a relationship with the book of Allah.”
Masjid Younis · Prospect Park, NJ
Play from 11:24
“the ultimate goal is the one who reads Quran and you feel it piercing your heart when you hear him read like it pierces your heart”
Masjid Younis · Prospect Park, NJ
Play from 35:36
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Shaykh Ismail reminded us that the Quran is a precious gift from Allah, and he encouraged us to build a personal relationship with it. He explained that remembering Allah should shape our actions, including speaking truthfully and treating people with good character. Reading in Arabic has a special reward, and reading a translation in a language we understand helps us reflect on the meaning. He encouraged us to take our time, listen thoughtfully, and let the Quran influence how we live. With Ramadan approaching, we can make room as a family for reading and reflection while helping each person develop their own desire to connect with Allah.

  1. What could help you look forward to reading or listening to the Quran?
  2. What would you like to understand better about the words we recite in Al-Fatiha?
  3. What small Quran habit could our family start together before Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Younis (ICPC-Younis)190 Haledon Ave, Prospect Park, NJ 07508KhateebIsmail HamdiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Younis52 khutbahs
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