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General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 21, 2026.

Islam calls for balance in every part of life

OBKIC · Abdullahi Jaranow

“Anyone and everyone can practice this deen.”

The khateeb, at 6:13

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In one sentence

Islam is a balanced, holistic way of life in which worship, lawful enjoyment, worldly stability, and bringing happiness to others all support closeness to Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Islam is universal, comprehensive, culturally adaptable, and grounded in moderation.
  2. The Prophet’s example rejects extreme fasting, sleepless prayer, and celibacy in favor of balanced worship.
  3. Lawful enjoyment of Allah’s blessings and benefiting others are forms of gratitude and beloved deeds.
  4. Worldly happiness includes a righteous spouse, good neighbor, reliable vehicle, and spacious home, all of which support spiritual growth.
  5. Eid should be marked by smiles, visits, calls, forgiveness, renewed family ties, and bringing joy to others.
  6. The khutbah closes with prayers for relief and strength for Muslims facing hardship worldwide, followed by congregational prayer.
Try this week
Enjoy Allah’s blessings in halal ways and show gratitude for them.
Bring happiness to others through smiles and relief from hardship.
Work and earn to meet your own and your family’s needs.
Greet people with smiles and hugs, and say Eid Mubarak.
Visit relatives and loved ones; call those who are absent and check on them.
Forgive people you have not spoken with recently and renew family ties.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 33:70-71Introduces taqwa and speaking justly as foundations of upright living.
Quran 7:158Supports the universality of the Prophet’s message.
Quran 7:32Argues that lawful adornment and good provision may be enjoyed.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“One of the beautiful teachings of our deen Is the moderation and the balance It approaches all matters with It is really holistic It is perfect”
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“You don't have to be a scholar You don't have to be a monk You don't have to be exceptional Anyone and everyone Can practice this deen”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Islam teaches us to worship Allah with balance, without neglecting sleep, marriage, health, or ordinary responsibilities. The Prophet showed that a good Muslim can pray deeply, rest, fast sometimes, eat at other times, marry, work, and care for people. Lawful blessings such as a safe vehicle, peaceful home, good neighbors, and a righteous spouse can support faith and wellbeing. On Eid, we should share happiness through smiles, visits, calls, greetings, forgiveness, and keeping family ties. The khutbah also reminds us to pray for people suffering around the world and to make joy and relief part of our service to Allah.

  1. What is one kind thing you can do today to make someone smile?
  2. How can we celebrate Eid in a halal and joyful way?
  3. Who should we call or visit to strengthen a family tie?
Where it was given

The masjid

Omar Bin Al-Khattab Islamic Center12622 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178KhateebAbdullahi JaranowMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at OBKIC106 khutbahs
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