Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 27, 2025.
Love for Allah is shown through worship
“Do not waste your love on anyone except those whom you hope will be your companion in the hereafter.”
In one sentence
True love of Allah is shown not by claims but through remembrance, obedience, worship, following the Prophet, resisting sin, and loving others for Allah's sake.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The khutbah defines love of Allah as life's greatest and only unconditional love.
- It teaches seeking Allah's love through gratitude for His favors and supplication.
- It presents dhikr, obligatory worship, extra worship, following the Prophet, and reflecting on Allah's names as ways to grow love.
- It identifies signs of love through constant remembrance, abandoning sinful desires, and loving the Prophet above all creation.
- It explains that divine love brings the sweetness of faith, protection, acceptance, and answered prayers.
- It concludes by urging love for Allah's sake and companionship oriented toward the hereafter.
Try this week
Ask Allah for His love, the love of those who love Him, and deeds that bring His love.
Increase dhikr with the tongue, heart, and actions.
Fulfill obligatory worship and add nawafil.
Follow the Prophet's example.
Reflect on Allah's names, attributes, and favors.
Leave beloved actions when they conflict with obedience to Allah.
Choose and cultivate relationships oriented toward the hereafter.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Humans are naturally drawn to the people that do good for them. That do right by them.”
“To discontinue doing things that you love because you love Him. To stay away from things that you enjoy for His love.”
“Do not waste your love on anyone except those whom you hope will be your companion in the hereafter.”
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