Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 16, 2026.
Build a daily relationship with the Quran
“A portion of my day is dedicated to reciting the book of Allah.”
In one sentence
The Qur'an is Allah's transformative guidance, and believers should build a daily relationship with it through recitation, understanding, reflection, and practice.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The Qur'an is divine speech and a transformative miracle.
- A proper relationship with the Qur'an requires tadabbur and tadhakkur, not passive recitation.
- The Qur'an brings reward, intercession, character formation, communal blessings, and honor.
- Ramadan offers an opportunity to revive one's relationship with the Qur'an.
- Three practices are urged: daily recitation, understanding through Arabic or translation, and personal reflection.
- The khutbah closes with supplications for guidance and suffering Muslims, especially in Gaza.
Try this week
Set aside sustainable time every day for Qur'an recitation, beginning with a manageable micro-goal.
Work toward reading one juz fluently in 20, 30 minutes daily.
Learn Arabic, or read an accessible translation and explanation alongside the recited portion.
Ask how each verse addresses personal circumstances, responsibilities, and blessings.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 59:21The mountain imagery illustrates the Qur'an's overwhelming power and majesty.
Quran 38:29The Qur'an is described as blessed and revealed for deep reflection and mindfulness.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Reciting the Qur'an, listening to the Qur'an Is not meant to be a passive activity We are supposed to be actively engaged With the words of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ana”
“Every single one of us sitting here should make a commitment that a portion of my day is dedicated to reciting the book of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
“We know ourselves better than anyone knows us We know what we're capable of So I should make a micro goal That I can actually sustain”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Shaykh Furhan explained that the Qur'an is Allah's direct message and a roadmap to success in this life and salvation in the next. We should not only recite it, but understand its meanings, reflect deeply, and let it shape our beliefs, character, and daily choices. With Ramadan approaching, he encouraged everyone to build a daily habit, use a translation or explanation, and ask how each verse speaks to personal life. He closed by making du'a for Muslims suffering around the world, especially in Gaza.
- What would make Qur'an time feel more meaningful for you?
- What small daily goal could you begin this week?
- How can a Qur'an verse help with something happening in your life?
Where it was given
The masjids
Daar-Ul-Islam Masjid (Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis)517 Weidman Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011Jumu'ah 12:30 PM and 1:30 PMMasjid Bilal Ibn Rabaah (West Pine Masjid)3843 W Pine Mall Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108Jumu'ah 12:30 PMKhateebFurhan ZubairiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Daar-Ul-Islam46 khutbahs
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