24:42 When I take Allah as…29:29 You cannot be not…32:02 I am content with…
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Allah’s guardianship begins with prayer and zakah

Daar-ul-Ehsaan

“When I take Allah as my wali, I take Allah as my guardian, as my ally.”

The khateeb, at 24:42

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In one sentence

Believers should take Allah as their wali, guardian and ally, by establishing prayer and zakah, rejecting Shaytan’s false promises, and cultivating gratitude and contentment.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Surah Al-Fatiha’s repeated request for guidance is connected to following those Allah has favored.
  2. The sermon explains that true spiritual rank is known only to Allah, not self-claimed.
  3. Taking Allah as wali is contrasted with taking Shaytan as wali through false promises of wealth and success.
  4. The basics of prayer, zakah, and holding firmly to Allah are presented as essential.
  5. The sermon concludes with hope that Allah supports His allies in this life and at death.
Try this week
Establish and maintain the five daily prayers.
Pay zakah and hold firmly to Allah.
Reject interest, alcohol sales, lottery sales, and other haram income despite fears of financial loss.
Practice gratitude and contentment by recognizing Allah’s blessings, especially during hardship.
Ask Allah regularly to place you among the righteous.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Used to frame the repeated plea for guidance to the straight path and the path of those favored by Allah.
Surah 22Used to connect establishing salah, paying zakah, and holding firmly to Allah with His protection.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“When I take Allah as my wali, I take Allah as my guardian, as my ally. I put my alliance and allegiance to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Daar-ul-Ehsaan · Bristol, CT
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“You cannot be not praying five times a day and taking Allah your wali because you don't even have the ABC, you don't have the basics.”
Daar-ul-Ehsaan · Bristol, CT
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“I am content with Allah's giving me and very grateful to Him.”
Daar-ul-Ehsaan · Bristol, CT
Play from 32:02
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For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that every time we recite Surah Al-Fatiha, we ask Allah to guide us along the straight path. Taking Allah as our wali means treating Him as our guardian and ally, while refusing Shaytan’s false promises. We begin with the basics: establish salah, pay zakah, and hold firmly to Allah. Like Prophet Yusuf, we can respond to hardship by noticing Allah’s gifts, practicing gratitude, and becoming content with what He gives. The sermon offered hope that Allah will be with those who turn to Him in this life and at the time of death.

  1. What is one false promise that could tempt someone to make a bad choice?
  2. How can we show gratitude for something difficult in our lives?
  3. Which basic act of worship can we strengthen this week?
Where it was given

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