5:44 So no one should be so…15:40 the moment you…22:48 not the strongest…33:57 Start doing the zikr…
Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 26, 2026.

Resist shaytan before temptation grows

Masjid Al-Ikhlaas

“Start doing the zikr of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 33:57

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In one sentence

Because shaytan diverts believers through whispers, temptation, fear, conflict, and despair, they must resist through remembrance, prayer, Quran, self-control, repentance, and sincerity.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Iblis’s arrogance and disobedience, warning against pride in worship.
  2. Explains shaytan’s goal of diverting people from Allah’s straight path toward hellfire.
  3. Identifies five weapons: whispering, beautifying sin, false promises, gradual steps, and despair.
  4. Describes eight targets, including worship, prayer, Quran, families, Muslim unity, wealth, allegiance, and indecency.
  5. Recommends seeking refuge, dhikr, Quran, Surah al-Baqarah, salah, patience, repentance, and sincerity.
  6. Concludes that shaytan cannot be blamed for human choices and asks Allah for protection.
Try this week
Return to Allah immediately through tawbah after recognizing a sinful temptation or mistake.
Maintain salah without deliberately delaying it, and strive for attentiveness in prayer.
Read, listen to, or memorize Surah al-Baqarah.
Practice regular dhikr, patience, Quran reading, and sincere worship.
Control anger during family arguments and speak in ways that preserve Muslim unity.
Give sadaqah despite fears that generosity will cause poverty.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Used to explain that Iblis was from the jinn, not the angels.
Surah 35Used to argue that shaytan calls followers toward the fire.
Surah 4Used to explain shaytan’s false promises and deception.
Surah 2Used to warn against following shaytan’s gradual steps and fearing poverty.
Surah 16Used to recommend seeking refuge before reading Quran.
Surah 7Used to teach that believers respond to shaytan’s touch by remembering Allah.
Surah 17Used to encourage speaking well to prevent shaytan from creating discord.
Surah 3Used to warn against becoming shaytan’s allies.
Surah 18Used to emphasize that shaytan and his offspring are enemies.
Surah 4Used to discuss shaytan’s command to alter Allah’s creation.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to explain shaytan’s attempts to delay prayer and distract worshippers.
Sahih MuslimUsed to explain shaytan’s celebration of causing marital conflict and divorce.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So no one should be so proud of the deeds. Yet we should only ask Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala to grant us the ikhlas.”
Masjid Al-Ikhlaas · Hopkinton, MA
Play from 5:44
“the moment you realize, "Oh, this is the waspasa of the shaytan," right away return back to Allah Subh'anaHu Wa Ta-A'la.”
Masjid Al-Ikhlaas · Hopkinton, MA
Play from 15:40
“not the strongest amongst you. The bravest amongst you is not the one who wrestles so well. But the one who controls his anger.”
Masjid Al-Ikhlaas · Hopkinton, MA
Play from 22:48
“Start doing the zikr of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. Read the Qur'an. Reading Surah al-Baqarah. Listening to Surah al-Baqarah. Memorizing Surah al-Baqarah.”
Masjid Al-Ikhlaas · Hopkinton, MA
Play from 33:57
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that shaytan works through whispers, attractive excuses, gradual steps, and despair after we slip. He tries to pull us away from Allah through delayed prayer, distance from Quran, family conflict, division, fear about money, indecency, and treating him as a friend. We can resist by remembering Allah, seeking refuge, praying with attention, staying close to Quran, controlling anger, repenting quickly, and asking for sincerity. A mistake is not a reason to give up on Allah’s mercy; we should return to Him right away. At home, we can protect love and unity by speaking well and refusing to let small disagreements become lasting grudges.

  1. What is one excuse or distraction that can pull us away from prayer?
  2. How can we calm ourselves when anger starts during a family disagreement?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Ikhlaas (Islamic Society of Greater Milford)2 West Elm St, Hopkinton, MA 01748Jumu'ah 1:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Al-Ikhlaas33 khutbahs
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