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Center the heart on Allah to find peace

OBKIC · Abdullahi Jaranow

“When a person is self-centered, all they do is focus on their self and their problems.”

The khateeb, at 18:11

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In one sentence

Worry, panic, and greed are rooted in the human ego, and the Qur’anic remedy is to center the heart on Allah through prayer, generosity, remembrance of the Hereafter, and good character.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The Qur’an transforms hearts and societies, as demonstrated by the Prophet and his Companions.
  2. Human beings naturally panic during hardship and become selfish during ease.
  3. Tawheed and consistent prayer re-center the heart on Allah; mindful recitation and prolonged sujood can deepen khushu‘.
  4. Giving wealth, effort, and time to those in need purifies the heart and brings peace.
  5. Remembering the Day of Judgment, practicing good character, and following sins with good deeds provide ongoing guidance.
Try this week
Maintain consistent daily prayer.
Improve khushu‘ by slowing down during al-Fatihah, reciting mindfully, and prolonging sujood and ruku‘.
Set aside part of one’s wealth, effort, or time for people who ask for help and those facing hardship.
Regularly remember the Day of Judgment and standing before Allah.
Practice good character and follow a sin with a good deed.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 70Used to describe human panic and greed, then identify prayer, generosity, and fear of the Hereafter as remedies.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“When a person is self-centered all they do is focus on their self and their problems and the more they focus on their selves the less happier they are.”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
Play from 18:11
“when you recite fatiha slow down and read every word and every ayah with intention with awareness”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
Play from 23:13
“the believer who allocates a portion of their wealth a portion of their effort a portion of their time to the sail and mahrum it will be a remedy for them”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
Play from 25:19
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Everyone feels worry, panic, and greed because human beings are fragile and life is full of tests. The khutbah says the heart becomes steadier when we turn away from self-obsession and center our lives on Allah. Regular prayer, slower and more mindful salah, and giving time or wealth to people in need are practical remedies. Remembering the Day of Judgment can make today’s troubles feel smaller and help us seek lasting salvation. We should keep God-consciousness, treat people well, and answer our mistakes with good deeds.

  1. What helps you feel calmer when you are worried?
  2. How can our family help someone who is struggling?
  3. What good deed could we do after making a mistake?
Where it was given

The masjid

Omar Bin Al-Khattab Islamic Center12622 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178KhateebAbdullahi JaranowMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at OBKIC106 khutbahs
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