Morning and evening dhikr brings protection
“The power of the remembrance of Allah is like a man who's being chased by an enemy.”
Consistent morning and evening dhikr, alongside obligatory worship, forms a spiritual fortress that protects believers and brings forgiveness and reward.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The khutbah introduces Yahya’s five commands and compares remembrance of Allah to a protective fortress.
- It urges listeners to use adhkar connected to prayer, leaving home, sleeping, eating, and daily routines.
- It presents several recommended supplications, including repeated declarations of tawhid, the three Quls, and protective duas.
- It encourages learning authentic adhkar gradually, beginning with one practice and repeating it until memorized.
- It closes with prayers for protection, forgiveness, Paradise, and relief for suffering people worldwide.
In the khateeb's words
“the power of the remembrance of Allah is like a man who's being chased by an enemy.”
“Just saying this a hundred times in the morning and a hundred times in the evening. You get protection from these shayateen.”
“How could any believer who really wants paradise sleep on something like this and not take advantage of it?”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that remembering Allah is like entering a strong fortress for protection. The khateeb encouraged us to fulfill our daily prayers and make remembrance part of ordinary moments, such as leaving home, eating, and going to sleep. He especially emphasized remembrance in the morning and evening, sharing supplications and Quran recitations connected with protection and great rewards. He also reminded us to seek Allah’s forgiveness by acknowledging His blessings and honestly admitting our sins. We can begin with one simple practice, read it from a reliable source even before we memorize it, and help one another keep going.
- What would help you remember Allah before leaving home tomorrow?
- What blessing would you like to thank Allah for today?
- Which moment in our family’s day could we use to practice one supplication together?
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