Why remembrance belongs in every part of life
“There is one ibadah, which is not bound to any timing.”
Because dhikr is an unrestricted, easy, and highly rewarded form of worship, believers should practice abundant remembrance throughout daily life and after obligatory acts.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Contrasts fixed obligatory worship with unrestricted, continuous remembrance of Allah.
- Uses Qur'anic descriptions to present abundant remembrance as a mark of believers.
- Explains that dhikr follows prayer, fasting, and Hajj and is practiced by all creation.
- Presents prophetic teachings about dhikr's immense rewards and the regret of gatherings without it.
- Offers practical guidance for remembrance during work, travel, difficulty, after prayer, and before sleep.
- Closes with supplication, Qur'an recitation, and community announcements.
In the khateeb's words
“But there is one ibadah, which is not bound to any timing. There is a ibadah, which is not bound to any quantity.”
“You don't need to wudu you don't need to have wudu for it, you don't have to come to masjid, you don't have to spend any wealth.”
“This is the easiest ibadah to gain the highest rank.”
“Whenever you say subhanallah a tree is planted in your land. Whenever you say alhamdulillah a seed, a tree is planted in your land.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that remembering Allah, or dhikr, is a form of worship we can do anywhere and at any time. Unlike prayer, fasting, and Hajj, it has no fixed schedule or quantity, and abundant remembrance is presented as a mark of believers. The speaker encourages us not to let work, business, wealth, or family distract us, and to remember Allah while walking, sitting, or driving. He recommends dhikr after every prayer and a bedtime practice of 33 Subhanallah, 33 Alhamdulillah, and Allahu Akbar. The message is that small, steady acts of remembrance can strengthen faith and prepare us for difficulty.
- Where could we add a little more remembrance of Allah during our normal day?
- What helps you remember Allah when you are tired or busy?
- Which bedtime dhikr would you like to practice this week?
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