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General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 28, 2026.

Islam's light calls for humble practice

Masjid Ul Haqq

“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala's guidance is an invitation and that cannot be closed or shut off by anyone.”

The khateeb, at 14:03

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In one sentence

Islam is Allah's gift of guidance and light, so believers must protect it through sincere practice, humility, repentance, and mercy rather than sectarian judgment or dependence on religious gatekeepers.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Worldly pleasures are temporary, while true peace comes through Allah's guidance.
  2. Islam is a divine light and invitation that no person or group can close.
  3. Seek knowledge sincerely without pursuing status, arguments, or exclusive religious authority.
  4. Take responsibility for personal choices, repent from sins, and trust Allah's mercy.
  5. Welcome Muslims of different backgrounds and support those still learning and practicing.
  6. Reflect Islam through humility, marriage, family responsibilities, and conduct in society.
Try this week
Implement the Quran and Sunnah to the best of your ability.
Seek Islamic knowledge seriously and sincerely, not for arguments or status.
Avoid claiming exclusive truth and stop judging Muslims by appearance, affiliation, or background.
Take responsibility for choices involving companions, marriage, travel, and physical and spiritual consumption.
Make tawbah for addictions, harmful habits, and financial wrongdoing, then rectify the situation.
Support Muslims who are learning and help them move closer to Allah.
Represent Islam through humble and responsible conduct in public and family life.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“when Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala gives you this light and He opens up your heart it's an opportunity for you to shed your light on the world”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 11:56
“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala's guidance is an invitation and that cannot be closed or shut off by anyone”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 14:03
“if you find a human that's praying next to you that's trying to fast with you that's trying to strive in this religion don't beat them down man”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 43:24
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that the comforts of this world do not last, while Islam is a lasting invitation to peace and guidance from Allah. Receiving that light does not make us better than everyone else; it gives us a responsibility to learn sincerely and live by the Quran and Sunnah. We should not let labels, appearances, or community affiliations make us judge other Muslims or close the doors of mercy. When we fall short, we can turn back to Allah in repentance and keep working to repair our lives. Our faith should make us humble, helpful, and responsible in our families, mosque, and wider world.

  1. What does it mean to protect the guidance Allah has given us?
  2. How can we help someone who is still learning about Islam?
  3. What is one responsibility you can carry more faithfully this week?
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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