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Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2026.

Respecting the Quran means living by it

Al-Hidaya · Houssem Marzouk

“We should not honor the pages of the Quran while neglecting the message of the Quran.”

The khateeb, at 25:40

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In one sentence

True respect for the Qur'an means honoring it inwardly, listening attentively, reciting carefully, reflecting on its meaning, treating the mushaf properly, and living by its teachings.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces adab with the Qur'an, beginning with reverence for it as Allah's speech.
  2. Calls for attentive, humble listening rather than treating recitation as background noise.
  3. Explains recitation etiquette: wudu, seeking refuge, accuracy, tajwid, avoiding distraction, and tadabbur.
  4. Describes respectful handling and care of the mushaf.
  5. Concludes that the highest respect is embodying the Qur'an's morals and acting on its commands.
Try this week
Listen to Qur'an recitation with full attention, putting away phones and stopping unnecessary conversation.
Recite with wudu when possible, seek refuge before beginning, and improve pronunciation and tajwid.
Set aside time for tadabbur by studying tafsir or attending a Qur'an tafsir halaqa.
Keep the mushaf clean, safe, elevated, and treated with dignity.
Choose Qur'anic teachings to apply in daily behavior and character.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 59:21Uses the mountain humbled and splitting to emphasize the Qur'an's power and the need for reverence.
Quran 7:204Supports listening attentively and silently when the Qur'an is recited.
Quran 2:121Supports reciting the Qur'an as it deserves to be recited.
Quran 38:29Supports reflecting on the Qur'an's verses through tadabbur.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“when was the last time that I passed by ayah and it really broke my heart or broke some hardness that I have in my heart”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
Play from 10:59
“we should not honor the pages of the quran while neglecting the message of the quran”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
Play from 25:40
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that the Qur'an deserves deep respect because it is the speech of Allah. We should listen with attention and humility, recite carefully, avoid distractions, and reflect on what its verses mean. We should also handle the mushaf with cleanliness and dignity. But the greatest respect is not only placing the mushaf somewhere high; it is living by its guidance and showing its morals in our character. Each of us can ask how the Qur'an is changing the way we treat Allah and other people.

  1. What helps you listen more carefully when the Qur'an is being recited?
  2. Which Qur'anic quality would you like people to see more clearly in your character?
  3. How could our family make time for understanding the Qur'an, not just reciting it?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Hidaya Center of Latham322 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110Jumu'ah 12:00 PM & 1:30 PMKhateebHoussem MarzoukMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Hidaya53 khutbahs
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