Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 20, 2026.
Build faith through love of Allah
ICI · Ammar Taufiq
“Ya Allah, give me the ability to love you.”
In one sentence
A lasting relationship with Allah is built through knowing and loving Him, so parents and believers should nurture faith before emphasizing religious obligations.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Contrasts relationships built on force with relationships built on love.
- Applies this contrast to worship and warns that rule-focused parenting can create resentment.
- Describes the Prophet’s method of building iman and love before detailed obligations.
- Uses the guidance to Mu‘adh to emphasize gentleness in inviting people to Islam.
- Encourages learning about Allah, pondering His creation, and recognizing His blessings.
- Concludes by urging dua for Allah’s love and choosing eternal love over worldly attachments.
Try this week
Learn about Allah through His names, attributes, creation, and blessings.
Reflect regularly on personal blessings and the signs of Allah’s greatness.
Make dua for Allah’s love, in Arabic or in one’s own language.
Parents should explain who Allah is before presenting worship mainly as rules.
Attend beneficial talks, halaqat, or gatherings focused on knowing Allah.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“That is the person whose relationship with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is built upon love.”
“Islam is more than just worship. It's more than just praying. It's more than just fasting. It's more than just coming to the masjid.”
“Ya Allah, grant me your love. Ya Allah, give me the ability to love you. Ya Allah, give me the ability to have a relationship with you that is based upon love.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that our relationship with Allah should be built on love and recognition, not only pressure or fear. Parents should help children learn who Allah is and notice His blessings before treating worship as a list of rules. We can grow this love by learning about Allah, pondering creation and our blessings, attending beneficial gatherings, and asking Allah for His love. When faith fills the heart, obedience becomes easier and more meaningful.
- What is one blessing from Allah that you can reflect on today?
- How could we make prayer feel more connected to knowing Allah?
- What is one way our family can learn about Allah together?
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