General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 24, 2026.
Love Allah first in every choice
“If you put Allah first, Allah will put you first too.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that genuine love of Allah must come first and show itself through sacrifice, gratitude, generosity, and loving care for family.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Fatima's family, Imam al-Zaman, and the believer's heart as Allah's sanctuary.
- Defines love of Allah as putting Him first and pondering His creation.
- Urges parents to teach children love of Allah, the Prophet, the Qur'an, and Ahl al-Bayt.
- Uses fasting, charity, Mus'ab's conversion, and Yusuf's story to illustrate sacrificial love and detachment from dunya.
- Highlights Khadija and Fatima's generosity as examples of devotion expressed through giving.
- Closes with affectionate parenting, gratitude, blessing-counting, purposeful time use, and prayers.
Try this week
Put Allah first in priorities and decisions.
Ponder Allah's creation to strengthen awareness of Him.
Teach children love of Allah, the Prophet, the Qur'an, and Ahl al-Bayt.
Practice Fatima's tasbih with 34 repetitions of Allahu Akbar and 33 of Alhamdulillah.
Tell children that Allah is merciful and loving, and express affection openly.
Kiss children, affirm love, and count blessings together as a family.
Read the Qur'an for lessons, not only for recitation reward.
Use time for the purpose Allah created people to fulfill.
Do good to children and people in need out of love of Allah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 108Invoked while discussing Fatima's lineage and hope for the Imam's reappearance.
Surah 36Used to explain that the Qur'an warns against being blinded by dunya and directs people toward the akhira.
Quran 55:60Used to argue that goodness creates reciprocal love and should be returned through care.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Put Allah first and all the problems is resolved. If you put Allah first, Allah will put you first too.”
“Because time has the value. Oh, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, let me use my time for the thing you created me.”
“Having dunya is not a problem, but don't get blind by the love of the dunya. I created you for akhira.”
“Kiss more often to your kids and express your love. And say, I am loving you. But Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala loves you more.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
This khutbah teaches that love of Allah should be the first priority in our lives. It uses Fatima, Ali, Khadija, and other examples to show that love becomes real through sacrifice, generosity, and service. Parents are encouraged to teach children about Allah with tenderness and to express love openly, rather than relying mainly on fear. Families can practice this by using Fatima's tasbih, counting blessings, reading the Qur'an for lessons, and using time well. The message is to enjoy worldly life without letting attachment to it blind us to the Hereafter.
- What blessing are you most grateful for today?
- How can we show someone love this week?
- What is one way we can use our time more purposefully?
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