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Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2025.

True knowledge should lead to faith and good deeds

Al Muneer

“If you want peace in this world, if you want forgiveness in the end, then tie the thread of faith and good deeds.”

The khateeb, at 33:47

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that the human search for comfort and knowledge finds its true direction in complete knowledge of Allah, pure reliance on Him, and a life of faith and good deeds, producing worldly peace and Hereafter forgiveness.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Human desire and curiosity drive knowledge, civilization, and progress, illustrated through Newton and scientific discovery.
  2. Science explains creation but should lead people onward to its Creator, Allah.
  3. People pursue worldly comfort and worship for forgiveness in the Hereafter, the two central aims of life.
  4. Only Allah possesses perfect knowledge and absolute independence, so His guidance provides the right path.
  5. Surah al-Nahl 16:97 is used to connect faith and righteous deeds with a good worldly life and Hereafter reward.
  6. Listeners are urged to practice ihsan, speak privately with Allah, remember His watchfulness, and teach children they are not alone.
Try this week
Spend an hour alone speaking honestly with Allah.
Stand for prayer when the call to prayer comes.
Fast when fasting is required, give zakat when able, and pursue Hajj when able.
Perform good deeds while maintaining strong faith and awareness that Allah is watching.
Teach children morning and evening that Allah and the recording angels are with them.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 16Used to argue that believers who do good deeds receive a good life and Hereafter reward.
Surah 18Used through the story of Musa and Khidr to show that knowledge is not exhausted.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So talk to Allah for an hour in solitude. You will feel it.”
Al Muneer · Hollis, NY
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“If you want peace in this world, if you want forgiveness in the end, then tie the thread of faith and good deeds.”
Al Muneer · Hollis, NY
Play from 33:47
“Today, teach this lesson to the children living in the western world. Son, you are not alone.”
Al Muneer · Hollis, NY
Play from 37:31
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Allah has given us curiosity and opportunities to learn, and encouraged us to let that learning lead us to reflect on our Creator. He explained that Allah’s knowledge is perfect and that Allah needs nothing from us, so we can trust His guidance about a successful life. Drawing on Surah Nahl, he emphasized faith and good deeds as the path to a good life and reward in the Hereafter, for both men and women. Food, clothing, and money meet our needs, but they do not determine our worth before Allah. He encouraged us to talk to Allah privately about our blessings and struggles, and to remember throughout the day that Allah is with us and sees what we do.

  1. What is something you are curious about in creation, and what would you like to learn about it?
  2. What blessing or worry would you like to talk to Allah about today?
  3. What could remembering that Allah sees you change about how you treat someone tomorrow?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al Muneer Foundation195-04 Hillside Ave, Hollis, NY 11423Jumu'ah Bayan 1:00 to 1:45 PM · Arabic khutbah 1:45 PM · Iqamah 1:50 PM
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