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Remembering Allah brings peace and sweetness

ISCJ · Ismail Bowers

“The dunya has no real sweetness except in the remembrance of Allah.”

The khateeb, at 6:09

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In one sentence

Abundant remembrance of Allah is among the greatest deeds because it brings forgiveness, spiritual life, inner peace, and true sweetness in this world and the Hereafter.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Prophet identifies dhikr as superior to charity and fighting.
  2. The speaker contrasts lifelong remembrance with taking faith for granted.
  3. Abundant dhikr brings forgiveness and great reward.
  4. Remembering Allah gives the spiritual heart life, like water gives life to fish.
  5. Believers should manage worldly responsibilities without letting them occupy the heart.
  6. The khutbah concludes that dhikr brings peace and tranquility to troubled hearts.
Try this week
Fill your days and free time with dhikr.
Repeat simple forms of remembrance throughout the day, including glorifying Allah, praising Him, affirming His oneness, and declaring His greatness.
Plan and work responsibly while keeping worldly concerns in the mind rather than allowing them to occupy the heart.
Return to remembrance when distraction or worldly preoccupation pulls the heart away from Allah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Jami` at-TirmidhiUsed to establish remembrance of Allah as among the best and purest deeds.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to compare one who remembers Allah with a living person and one who does not with a dead person.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The dunya has no real sweetness except in the remembrance of Allah. That is where real sweetness and joy lies.”
ISCJ · Monmouth Junction, NJ
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“The dhikr of Allah azawajal, what it does to your heart is like what water does to fish.”
ISCJ · Monmouth Junction, NJ
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For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that remembering Allah, or dhikr, is a deeply valuable deed that can be part of our whole day. The khateeb shared how his father, who converted to Islam, described never forgetting Allah, encouraging us to appreciate knowing our Creator. He spoke about remembrance as a source of joy, forgiveness, and spiritual life. We should plan, work hard, and care for our responsibilities while keeping our hearts devoted to Allah. Just as fish need water, our hearts need remembrance, and through remembering Allah we can find rest amid life's tests.

  1. What moment in your day could become a reminder to remember Allah?
  2. What do you think it means to keep your heart for Allah while doing your homework or chores?
  3. How could our family help each other remember Allah more often?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Central Jersey4145 Route 1 South, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852Jumu'ah Jummah at 12:00 PM, 1:10 PM & 3:15 PMKhateebIsmail BowersMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ISCJ40 khutbahs
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