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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 16, 2026.

Guard your time before it is gone

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“This prayer is our time to reconnect with the one who created us.”

The khateeb, at 15:03

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In one sentence

Because time is Allah's finite gift, Muslims should guard it through purposeful goals, timely and mindful prayer, and good deeds before death.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Time is finite and often wasted through lateness, entertainment, and distraction.
  2. The hadith of five blessings urges using life, health, free time, youth, and wealth before they pass.
  3. The Quranic warning about death highlights the regret of postponing charity and righteousness.
  4. Prayer must be treated as the day's central meeting with Allah rather than rushed or delayed.
  5. Mindful prayer requires slowing down, understanding recitation, and removing distractions.
  6. As Ramadan approaches, listeners should guard their time, pray attentively, and surround themselves with good people.
Try this week
Set meaningful life goals that benefit the community, knowledge, or worship.
Use health, youth, free time, wealth, and knowledge before they are lost.
Pray each salah on time instead of habitually delaying it.
Slow down prayer, pause in ruku and sujood, and understand the recitation.
Silence phones and smartwatches and remove distractions during prayer.
Make regular time for Quran, family, spouse, and beneficial friends.
Stay for janazah prayer and burial when time permits.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Brothers and sisters in Islam guard your time Take some of this time that you have been blessed with and spend it for the sake of Allah”
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Play from 3:46
“This is the biggest blessing besides hidayah, besides wisdom This is the biggest blessing that Allah has given us It's your time”
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“We make time for that which we deem is important”
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Play from 10:55
“This prayer is our time to reconnect with the one who created us”
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Play from 15:03
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that time is a precious gift from Allah, and we should think carefully about how we use it. He encouraged us to use our life, health, free time, youth, and wealth for good while we have them. We can help others through our time and knowledge as well as our money, and young people have meaningful contributions to make. As Ramadan approaches, he asked us to pray on time, slow down, reduce distractions, and understand what we are saying so prayer becomes a chance to reconnect with Allah. He also reminded us to make time for our families and good friends, and to take opportunities to do good today.

  1. What is one good thing you could do with a little of your free time tomorrow?
  2. What could help you feel calmer and more focused when you pray?
  3. How could our family make more time to listen to one another this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Frederick1250 Key Pkwy, Frederick, MD 21702ArchiveAll khutbahs at ISF78 khutbahs
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