15:55 Allah has created us…16:11 the mi'raj of the…17:45 so we need to not just…
Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 12, 2026.

Creation points us toward worship

ICN Ogden, ICN An-Noor

“Allah has created us to worship Allah.”

The khateeb, at 15:55

Watch the khutbahFamily kit
In one sentence

Reflecting on Allah’s immense and purposeful creation should deepen our awe, strengthen tawhid, and lead us to honor the gifts of salah and the Quran through worship and practice.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with taqwa and the Quranic call to reflect on creation.
  2. Uses the scale of stars, galaxies, and light-years to evoke Allah’s greatness.
  3. Places the visible universe within the first heaven and contrasts it with the Kursi and Throne.
  4. Connects universal submission to human responsibility and the purpose of worship.
  5. Presents the five daily prayers, last two verses of al-Baqarah, and tawhid as gifts and obligations.
  6. Urges listeners to recite, reflect on, and implement the Quran before closing with supplication.
Try this week
Go outside the city lights and look at the sky while reflecting on Allah’s creation.
Prioritize attending salah at the masjid, especially Fajr and Isha.
Treat the five daily prayers as a divine gift and perform them attentively.
Memorize the last two ayahs of Surah al-Baqarah.
Recite, reflect on, and implement the Quran in daily life.
Guard tawhid and avoid shirk or compromising belief in Allah’s oneness.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Presented as a gift given to the Prophet during the Mi'raj and urged for memorization.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah has created us to worship Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala that is the whole purpose of our creation”
ICN Ogden · Naperville, IL
Play from 15:55
“the mi'raj of the believer is the salah so next time we stand up for salah think about it think about what the gift that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has given us”
ICN Ogden · Naperville, IL
Play from 16:11
“so we need to not just recite reflect and implement it in our life”
ICN Ogden · Naperville, IL
Play from 17:45
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah invited us to look at the sky and reflect on the greatness of Allah’s creation. The khateeb reminded us that Allah created and sustains everything, and that our lives have a purpose: to worship Him. He described the five daily prayers as a precious gift and encouraged us to give them time and attention. He also urged us to memorize the last two ayahs of Surah Baqarah and protect our belief in Allah alone. As a family, we can remember these lessons by noticing creation, approaching prayer with gratitude, and putting what we learn from the Quran into practice.

  1. What is something in the sky or in nature that makes you feel amazed by Allah’s creation?
  2. What could help us get ready for prayer without rushing?
Where it was given

The masjids

Islamic Center of Naperville, Masjid Al-Hilal (Ogden)2844 W. Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 60540Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah 1:10 PM · 2nd Khutbah 2:20 PMIslamic Center of Naperville, Masjid An-Noor (248th)3540 248th Ave, Naperville, IL 60564Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah 1:10 PM · 2nd Khutbah 2:20 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICN Ogden13 khutbahs
Keep listening

More on Prayer & worship

All on this topic
The remembrance of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is something very powerful.9:18ISCN · Corona, CA · Oct 24, 2026Knowing Allah makes worship joyfulAli Khan Center · Suitland, MD · Oct 10, 2026Give the weekly prayer your full attention“Don't just time it so you get maybe five-minute kutbah and a five-minute salat, and you're out in 10 minutes.”Don't set your floor at your peak time, like in Ramadan.19:52Al-Noor · Santa Clara, CA · Oct 24, 2026Build a sustainable spiritual floor