Seek Allah’s love through worship
“The prayer is the means of success and happiness in this life and in the hereafter.”
Believers should seek Allah’s love and success in Dhul-Hijjah by fulfilling obligatory worship and adding voluntary prayer, Qur’an recitation, fasting, charity, repentance, and reconciliation.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Allah’s love begins with obligatory worship and grows through voluntary good deeds.
- Prayer on time, with its conditions and khushu', is central to success.
- The Qur’an should be recited regularly as a way of life.
- Fasting, especially on Arafah, and halal charity bring immense reward.
- Dhul-Hijjah offers a chance for repentance, strong endings, and renewed commitment.
- Reconciling disputes and forgiving others may surpass extra individual worship.
- The khutbah closes with supplications and congregational prayer.
In the khateeb's words
“The prayer is the means of success and happiness in this life and in the hereafter.”
“And afterwards, we don't open the Quran book. It should be a way of life.”
“reconciliation is highly recommended end any dispute between you and others hoping that Allah will accept our dua, our salah, our fasting and our good deeds”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that drawing close to Allah begins with our required worship, and that extra prayer, fasting, and charity are ways to seek His love. He encouraged us to pray on time with attentive hearts and to make reading the Quran part of everyday life. He highlighted fasting and du'a on the day of Arafah, and reminded us that even a tiny charity from lawful earnings can bring great reward. He also called us to renew our sincere repentance and replace wrong actions with good deeds. Finally, he urged us to forgive, repair disagreements, and make peace with others as we seek Allah's mercy and forgiveness.
- What could help you feel more focused during your next prayer?
- What small act of charity could our family do this week?
- What words could you use to begin making peace after an argument?
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