Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 4, 2026.
Use the new year to draw closer to Allah
“It took the fear of poverty out of my heart.”
In one sentence
The khutbah urges Muslims to treat the new Islamic year as a limited opportunity to strengthen their relationship with Allah through consistent worship, Qur'an, dhikr, tawakkul, and intentional daily goals.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Muharram 1448 and the fleeting, uncertain nature of human life.
- Explains that life and the soul exist only by Allah's permission, so spiritual improvement should not be postponed.
- Contrasts detailed worldly planning with neglected goals for prayer, Qur'an, fasting, zakat, and dhikr.
- Uses Surah al-Mulk, Surah al-Waqi'ah, and Allah's dominion to encourage trust over fear of poverty.
- Defines Allah's friends as believers with iman and taqwa who receive peace and glad tidings.
- Concludes with small consistent acts, daily Qur'an reading, dhikr, prayers, and post-khutbah announcements.
Try this week
Make a 1448 resolution to strengthen one's relationship with Allah.
Pray all five daily salah and address missed obligatory fasts, zakat, and pledges.
Read the Qur'an daily, even one to three lines or for two or three minutes.
Maintain regular dhikr and remember Allah in both ease and difficulty.
Read Surah al-Mulk and Surah al-Waqi'ah nightly, as recommended by the speaker.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 17:85Used to explain that life and the soul exist by Allah's command.
Surah 67Recommended nightly reading and associated it with protection from grave punishment.
Surah 56Recommended nightly reading and used it to teach reliance that removes fear of poverty.
Quran 3:26Used to affirm Allah's control over dominion, honor, status, and provision.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“rather what it did was that it took the fear of poverty out of my heart”
“instead of going to TikTok and Facebook and whatever it may be sit down for two three minutes”
“the most beloved deed in the eyes of Allah is what the smallest deed done in consistency”
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