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Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 12, 2026.

How true believers live their faith

Al-Tawheed

“Be realistic with yourself. Be true, be honest with yourself.”

The khateeb, at 8:27

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In one sentence

True believers cultivate five defining traits: hearts responsive to Allah, increased faith through the Qur'an, genuine reliance on Allah, established prayer, and consistent charitable giving.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Surah al-Anfal's five traits of true believers and invites self-assessment.
  2. Explains responsiveness to Allah's remembrance and the Qur'an, urging listeners to learn Qur'anic Arabic.
  3. Defines tawakkul as relying on Allah during calamity while pursuing halal provision.
  4. Presents salah as an eager connection with Allah and urges gentle, consistent teaching to children.
  5. Calls for regular charitable giving in both prosperity and hardship.
  6. Concludes with prayers for believers and recitation from the Qur'an.
Try this week
Assess yourself against the five traits and set goals for the new Hijri year.
Spend a few minutes daily or an hour weekly learning common Qur'anic words.
Earn through halal work and rely on Allah during financial or personal hardship.
Establish salah with focus, teach it gently to children, and make it consistent.
Give charity regularly, ideally weekly or monthly, in both ease and hardship.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 8Defines the five characteristics of true believers and promises them forgiveness and generous provision.
Surah 52Illustrates how awareness of divine punishment can deeply move a person's heart.
Surah 63Shows that people may wish after death that they had given charity.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Be realistic with yourself Be true, be honest with yourself And ask yourself Do I have this trait that Allah Subh'ana wa ta'ala is mentioning?”
Al-Tawheed · Kensington, NY
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“Every week, if you can Every month, make it a consistent habit Not just once a year or whenever the Imam asks Make it a habit”
Al-Tawheed · Kensington, NY
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb described five traits of true believers: hearts moved by reminders of Allah, faith strengthened by His verses, trust in Him, established salah, and generosity. He invited us to look honestly at ourselves and work toward these traits. He encouraged us to spend a little time regularly learning the language of the Qur'an so we understand more of what we hear and read. He explained that trusting Allah includes doing our part and earning in a halal way, even when life becomes difficult. He described salah as our connection with Allah and reminded parents to teach it gently. Through the example of a neighbor who shared even when she had little, he encouraged us to give consistently in both easy and hard times.

  1. What did you notice today that reminded you of Allah?
  2. What could help you feel more connected to Allah during salah?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Tawheed1013 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218ArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Tawheed18 khutbahs
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