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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 27, 2026.

Keep a daily portion of Quran

ISCJ · Ismail Bowers

“Every single one of us should have a portion every day of reciting Al-Quran Al-Kareem.”

The khateeb, at 10:00

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In one sentence

Because regular Quran recitation brings blessing, guidance, and enduring reward, Muslims should maintain a daily portion after Ramadan, even amid distraction and hardship.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with Usaid ibn al-Hudair’s recitation of Surah al-Baqarah and angels appearing near his home.
  2. Connects Quran recitation with blessing and spiritual benefit amid war, social pressures, and household distractions.
  3. Urges listeners to maintain a small daily wird of Quran after Ramadan.
  4. Explains the Hereafter’s rewards for Quran companions, including honor for reciters and their parents.
  5. Encourages older learners and non-Arabic speakers to give the Quran regular time, including through translation.
  6. Closes with supplication and blessings upon the Prophet.
Try this week
Maintain a daily portion, or wird, of Quran recitation after Ramadan.
Give the Quran time every day, even if the amount is small.
Read a translation if you do not know Arabic.
Consider learning or memorizing Quran at any age.
Replace some phone, news, and social-media time with Quran recitation and reflection.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe story of Usaid ibn al-Hudair’s recitation of Surah al-Baqarah and angels gathering near his home illustrates the spiritual effects of Quran recitation.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to describe Quran accompanying and honoring its companion on the Day of Judgment, including reward in Paradise and honor for the parents.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the recitation of Al-Quran Al-Kareem brings the unseen into our lives it brings angels”
ISCJ · Monmouth Junction, NJ
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“every single one of us should have a portion every day of reciting Al-Quran Al-Kareem”
ISCJ · Monmouth Junction, NJ
Play from 10:00
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that the Quran is not only for Ramadan; it is a source of blessing, healing, and guidance throughout the year. The speaker tells the story of Usaid ibn al-Hudair, whose recitation was accompanied by angels, and encourages every person to keep a small daily portion, or wird. Even if we do not know Arabic, we can read a translation and give the Quran time instead of letting phones and news fill our hearts. Regular connection with the Quran brings reward in this life and the Hereafter, including honor for its companions and their parents. The family takeaway is to choose a realistic daily practice and keep returning to Allah’s book.

  1. What small Quran habit could our family keep every day?
  2. When do phones or news distract us from things that help our hearts?
  3. What would it mean to become a friend of the Quran?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Central Jersey4145 Route 1 South, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852Jumu'ah Jummah at 12:00 PM, 1:10 PM & 3:15 PMKhateebIsmail BowersMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ISCJ40 khutbahs
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