Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Restore humility through the Quran
“We must come back to the recitation of the Quran and understanding the Quran, having a relationship with it on a daily basis.”
In one sentence
Khushu', humble submission to Allah, can be restored by renewing a consistent relationship with the Qur'an, abandoning heart-hardening sins, and loosening excessive attachment to worldly concerns.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Defines khushu' as humility and submissiveness before Allah, especially in remembrance, Qur'an reading, and salah.
- Warns that neglecting revelation and worldly attachment can harden the heart, using Ahlul Kitab as a cautionary example.
- Compares a heart without khushu' to dead land that can be revived by Allah's words and remembrance.
- Urges a consistent daily Qur'an reading and understanding goal, beginning with a manageable amount.
- Calls listeners to abandon heart-hardening actions and reduce excessive preoccupation with worldly matters while fulfilling responsibilities.
- Closes with hope of returning to Allah's guidance and a prayer for khushu', taqwa, and relief from oppression.
Try this week
Set a consistent daily Qur'an reading goal, however small.
Read and understand the Qur'an daily.
Stop actions that harden the heart, including listening to music, watching haram, and dealing with haram.
Reduce excessive worry and preoccupation with worldly matters while continuing one's responsibilities.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“We need to open up and visit and recite the Qur'an more than we do any of these things.”
“We must come back to the recitation of the Quran and understanding the Quran, having a relationship with it on a daily basis.”
“And so by purifying our hearts from excessive worrying and thinking about the meaningless matters of this world, we allow room for the Qur'an and the remembrance of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala to take that place.”
“It is never too late to come back to the true guidance from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
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