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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 5, 2026.

Allah sees us in public and private

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“If you're unable to see Allah Azzawajalla, then know that He surely sees you.”

The khateeb, at 10:36

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In one sentence

Recognizing Allah as al-Raqeeb, the Ever-Watchful, should inspire sincere worship and upright choices in both public and private life.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces al-Raqeeb and Allah’s complete awareness of deeds, words, and hidden intentions.
  2. Warns that hidden motives will be exposed and recounts three people punished for insincere deeds.
  3. Explains muraqabah and ihsan as worshipping with awareness that Allah sees you.
  4. Urges listeners to renew their intentions in worship, learning, charity, reminders, and service.
  5. Applies the lesson to students, social pressure, private temptations, and phone use.
  6. Calls for patience, uprightness, halal pursuits, and accountability after leaving the masjid.
Try this week
Renew intentions solely for Allah, even when nobody recognizes or thanks you.
Practice muraqabah by remembering that Allah sees you during every act of worship.
When tested, say “A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanirrajeem” and seek refuge in Allah.
Remain upright and disciplined according to Islamic principles.
Avoid the haram and foolishness mentioned in the school-related examples, and choose halal, righteous deeds.
Reflect after leaving the masjid on how to use your time and respond to private temptations.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimWarns that martyrdom, religious knowledge, recitation, and charity can be ruined by showing off.
Sahih MuslimDefines ihsan as worshipping Allah as though you see Him, knowing He sees you.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“It is to worship Allah As if you see Him And if you're unable to see Allah Azzawajalla Then know That He surely sees you”
MAQWS · South Ozone Park, NY
Play from 10:36
“So let us renew our intentions Make your intentions solely For the sake of Allah Even if no one recognizes you Even if no one shares their gratitude Strive Every moment To please your creator”
MAQWS · South Ozone Park, NY
Play from 12:10
“Even in the darkness of the night When there's no one In your vicinity And it's just you and your phone Know that ar-raqib Is present”
MAQWS · South Ozone Park, NY
Play from 15:12
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah taught us that Allah is al-Raqeeb, the One who always watches, hears, and knows what we do and what we hide. Because Allah knows our intentions, worship and good deeds should be for Him even when nobody notices or thanks us. The speaker described ihsan as worshipping Allah as though we see Him, while knowing that He surely sees us. This awareness should help us resist pressure and private temptations, remain upright, and choose halal and righteous deeds. We can leave the masjid by asking what we will do differently in the moments when only Allah sees us.

  1. What is one choice this week where remembering that Allah sees us could help you?
  2. How can we do a good deed sincerely when nobody notices?
  3. What does it mean to stay upright when friends pressure us to fit in?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ahlul Qur’aan Wa Sunnah135-11 125th St, South Ozone Park, NY 11420Jumu'ah 1:00 PM · Iqamah varies with khutbah lengthArchiveAll khutbahs at MAQWS4 khutbahs
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