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Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2026.

Knowledge grows through teachers and steady effort

Dar Al-Taqwa · Hassan

“The scholars are the true inheritors of the prophets.”

The khateeb, at 13:18

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In one sentence

Knowledge from the Qur'an and Sunnah, together with worldly learning, guides personal success and community health when pursued through qualified teachers, sustained effort, excellence, and dua.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Islam honors both sacred knowledge and worldly sciences, with knowledgeable people guiding the ummah.
  2. The Qur'an and Sunnah are sources of light, guidance, and preparation for the questions of the grave.
  3. The Qur'an should be read throughout the year as protection, healing, mercy, and guidance.
  4. Communities should respect scholars and Qur'an teachers as inheritors of prophetic knowledge.
  5. Imam al-Shafi'i's six qualities for learning are understanding, eagerness, effort, resources, a teacher, and long-term commitment.
  6. Youth should pursue religious and worldly excellence, set goals, work hard, and seek parental and divine dua.
Try this week
Read or play the Qur'an in the home throughout the year.
Seek religious knowledge from a qualified teacher, imam, or murabbi.
Commit to long-term study with eagerness, effort, and patience.
Set clear religious, academic, or career goals and work toward excellence.
Ask parents for dua before important exams and make dua for children and parents.
Respect scholars and Qur'an teachers as community guides.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The scholars are the true inheritors of the prophets. The prophets do not leave behind gold or silver. But they leave behind knowledge.”
Dar Al-Taqwa · Ellicott City, MD
Play from 13:18
“The Qur'an should be read the entire year. Play the Qur'an in your houses.”
Dar Al-Taqwa · Ellicott City, MD
Play from 18:20
“You be the best student you can. Aim to get straight A's. Do your best. And never forget to make dua to Allah.”
Dar Al-Taqwa · Ellicott City, MD
Play from 25:45
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Hassan reminded us that Islam values both religious knowledge and knowledge of the world. The Qur'an and Sunnah are sources of light and guidance, so we should engage with the Qur'an throughout the year, not only in Ramadan. He encouraged us to seek knowledge through qualified teachers, sustained effort, and patience, while respecting scholars and those who teach the Qur'an. Young people can pursue faith and academic or professional excellence together by setting goals and doing their best. We should also make dua, ask our parents for dua, and ask Allah to bless our families and community.

  1. What is one kind of knowledge you want to learn this year?
  2. How can our family make Qur'an part of our regular week?
  3. What goal would you like us to make dua for?
Where it was given

The masjid

Dar Al-Taqwa10740 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042Jumu'ah First khutbah 1:00 PM and iqamah 1:30 PM; second khutbah 2:15 PM and iqamah 2:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Dar Al-Taqwa25 khutbahs
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