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Make dhikr a daily habit

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“Making time for Allah does not take away from your time.”

The khateeb, at 6:07

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In one sentence

Because Allah gives us our time and created us to worship Him, Muslims should make consistent dhikr a central part of daily life rather than an optional extra, so their hearts remain soft and their time gains barakah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames busyness as a spiritual question about who gave us time and why we were created.
  2. Defines dhikr as remembering Allah with the heart and tongue, including short phrases and listening to Quran.
  3. Explains dhikr's benefits: barakah, lighter days, protection from distraction and sin, and preparation for the hereafter.
  4. Uses Imam al-Nawawi and Ibn Taymiyyah as examples of people who built worship into demanding lives.
  5. Emphasizes consistency in small deeds and recommends short daily practices after salah, before sleep, and during commutes.
  6. Urges listeners to schedule dhikr deliberately and choose remembrance of Allah over temporary distractions.
Try this week
Set aside 10, 15 minutes of sincere daily dhikr, starting small and staying consistent.
After each salah, say 33 repetitions of Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, and Allahu akbar.
Before sleep, recite Ayat al-Kursi or do tasbih; use walking, driving, or commuting time for dhikr.
Reserve five minutes before Fajr, five minutes before sleep, and one minute after salam; write the slot in a planner or use a dhikr app.
Aim to say Subhanallah wa bihamdihi 100 times daily and La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lah 100 times daily.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to support the promise that remembering Allah brings Allah's remembrance in return.
Surah 57Used to contrast the temporary attractions of worldly life with enduring deeds.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to argue that Allah loves regular deeds, even when they are small.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Don't let the excuse of being busy be the reason you forget the one who gave you time in the first place.”
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“Making time for Allah does not take away from your time. It gives you barakah in your time and in your life.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that Allah gives us our time and that our purpose is to worship Him. The khateeb encouraged us to make dhikr, remembering Allah with our hearts and tongues, an essential part of daily life. He explained that remembrance can soften our hearts, bring blessing into our time, and help us turn away from sins. We can begin with small, regular deeds, such as remembering Allah after salah or while walking to class. As a family, we can set aside a little time each day for dhikr and remember that our good deeds matter beyond this temporary life.

  1. What is one moment in your day when you could remember Allah?
  2. How could remembering Allah help you choose kind words when you are upset?
  3. What small dhikr habit could we practice together this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Noor Islamic Cultural Center5001 Wilcox Road, Dublin, OH 43016Jumu'ah 1st (English) 12:00 PM · 2nd (English) 1:15 PM · 3rd (Arabic) 2:30 PM · 4th (Youth, English) 3:10 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at NICC84 khutbahs
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