Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 4, 2026.
Five rights every Muslim owes the Quran
“Believe in the Qur'an. Recite the Qur'an. Understand the Qur'an. Practice the Qur'an. And preach the Qur'an.”
In one sentence
Muslims should fulfill the Qur'an's five rights, believing, reciting, understanding, practicing, and preaching it, to revive the Ummah and build a Qur'anic generation through family and masjid life.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Frames marriage and parenting as the foundation for a Qur'anic generation.
- Introduces five rights of the Qur'an: belief, recitation, understanding, practice, and preaching.
- Explains belief as accepting the Qur'an's halal and haram rulings without rationalizing dishonesty or interest.
- Encourages correct Arabic recitation, effort despite difficulty, and Tajweed study.
- Urges listeners to understand and practice the Qur'an as a daily guide and cure.
Try this week
Make the Qur'an part of daily life by keeping it near the bed, in the car, or on an office table.
Work on accurate Qur'an pronunciation and enroll in Tajweed study.
Understand the Qur'an and apply its guidance rather than only reciting it.
Teach Qur'anic values and du'a to children, beginning with one's own family.
Pray at least one salah in the masjid daily with the family.
Volunteer at the masjid and attend its programs and halaqas.
Share Qur'anic guidance with others, beginning with the family.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“believing in the Qur'an means whatever Qur'an makes halal, that is halal, and whatever Qur'an makes haram, that is haram.”
“there is beyond recitation. You must understand and you must put it into practice.”
“So this Qur'an has to be right next to your bed, on your side table. So you can see it every day. Put this Qur'an in your pocket.”
“Believe in the Qur'an. Recite the Qur'an. Understand the Qur'an. Practice the Qur'an. And preach the Qur'an.”
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