45:23 Listen to the Qur'an…45:53 If we are not doing…
Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 24, 2026.

The Quran demands belief and action

Abu Bakr El Seddique

“Listen to the Qur'an frequently, brothers and sisters, for it removes the covering of the hearts.”

The khateeb, at 45:23

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In one sentence

The Qur'an is Allah's enduring miracle and complete guidance, and believers must approach it with conviction, reflection, and immediate action rather than treating it as decoration or delaying obedience.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Establishes the Qur'an as the Prophet's enduring miracle and a complete guide for life.
  2. Explains that guidance begins by believing the Qur'an is Allah's actual speech and taking its commands seriously.
  3. Defines tadabbur as understanding the intended meaning and applying the verses to oneself.
  4. Warns against procrastination and self-deception, urging listeners to seek guidance before sins harden the heart.
  5. Calls for regular Qur'an listening, self-examination, obedience, and learning from Qur'anic stories and consequences.
  6. Concludes with an English recap, supplications, and the congregational prayer.
Try this week
Listen to the Qur'an frequently.
Learn the intended meanings and apply each verse to yourself.
Examine whether you follow Qur'anic commands and avoid its prohibitions.
Stop postponing repentance and ask Allah directly for guidance.
Give from what you love, including to close relatives and family.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 29The Qur'an itself is presented as sufficient proof and an enduring miracle.
Surah 17The Qur'an is said to guide people to the most upright path.
Surah 59The mountain image illustrates the Qur'an's power to humble and transform the heart.
Surah 38The Qur'an is revealed for reflection and remembrance, not mere recitation.
Surah 3Righteousness is connected to spending from what one loves, illustrated through Abu Talha.
Surah 12Qur'anic stories are presented as lessons with meaningful consequences.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Listen to the Qur'an frequently, brothers and sisters, for it removes the covering of the hearts. Wipes away its rusts and cleans it.”
Abu Bakr El Seddique · Kensington, NY
Play from 45:23
“If we are not doing so, then we need to correct our situation before we meet our end.”
Abu Bakr El Seddique · Kensington, NY
Play from 45:53
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that the Qur'an is Allah's living guidance, not just a book to keep for blessings or decoration. We should listen to it often, understand what it means, compare our lives with its commands, and learn from its stories. The speaker warned us not to keep saying we will change later, because guidance should lead to action now. Abu Talha showed this by giving something precious after hearing a verse about righteousness. As a family, we can ask Allah for guidance and take one concrete step toward living by the Qur'an this week.

  1. How could one Qur'an verse guide something you do this week?
  2. What is one good change you might be tempted to postpone?
  3. What is something valuable you could share with someone else?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Abu Bakr El Seddique115 Foster Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230ArchiveAll khutbahs at Abu Bakr El Seddique29 khutbahs
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