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Awaken your heart through remembrance

Masjid Ul Haqq

“Is it not time that your heart is moved and touched with the remembrance of Allah?”

The khateeb, at 37:40

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In one sentence

Allah’s gift of the heart must be awakened and purified through remembrance, Qur’an, Sunnah, sincere service, and disciplined living so believers do not become heedless.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Uses the heart’s physical life as an analogy for spiritual wakefulness.
  2. Connects human faith to the primordial covenant and the natural fitrah.
  3. Presents remembrance of Allah as the means of settling and reviving the heart.
  4. Distinguishes sound, sick, and dead hearts while urging bodily moderation.
  5. Warns against showing off and praises humble service to Muslims and humanity.
  6. Calls the community to study Qur’an and Sunnah, learn from elders, and purify its collective heart.
Try this week
Remember Allah regularly through adhkar and sincere remembrance.
Study the Qur’an and the Prophet’s Sunnah, then practice them.
Use knowledge, abilities, and blessings to serve Muslims and humanity without seeking recognition.
Examine food and habits, avoid known bodily harms, and practice moderation.
Make time to learn the history and wisdom of older community teachers.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“This heart is the human compass to direct you back to His majesty.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 19:13
“Is it not time that your heart is moved and touched with the remembrance of Allah?”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 37:40
“Just practice deen. Just study the Qur'an and live your life the way of the sunnah. And allow this thing to permeate your heart.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 38:12
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that the heart is a precious gift from Allah and a compass meant to guide us back to Him. Our hearts find peace through remembering Allah, but distractions, dishonesty, showing off, and excessive attachment to worldly things can make them sick or heedless. The khateeb encouraged us to care for both our spiritual and physical well-being, follow the Qur’an and Sunnah, and ask Allah to keep our hearts firm. He also honored Muslims whose quiet service continues to benefit others, even though they did not seek recognition. As a family and community, we can help one another purify our intentions, learn from our elders, and turn faith into sincere action.

  1. What is one thing that helps your heart feel peaceful and close to Allah?
  2. How could you help someone this week without expecting praise?
  3. What distraction would you like to make less room for in your life?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ul Haqq514 Islamic Way, Baltimore, MD 21217Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:15 PM; iqamah 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Ul Haqq48 khutbahs
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