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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 30, 2026.

Worship Allah according to His priorities

Masjid Saad

“A golden opportunity for all of us to prepare ourselves for the month of Ramadan, inshaAllah.”

The khateeb, at 40:19

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In one sentence

Worship must be performed according to Allah’s prescribed priorities and times, while believers should use this period to reconcile, seek forgiveness, and prepare for Ramadan.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Abu Bakr’s advice to Umar introduces the principle that Allah’s rights differ by time and obligatory duties precede voluntary acts.
  2. Prayer and fasting examples show that even righteous actions can become invalid or forbidden when performed at the wrong time.
  3. The congregation is urged to cleanse its heart and resolve disputes with relatives, neighbors, and fellow Muslims.
  4. The speaker recommends personal dhikr and dua after Monday-night Isha during mid-Sha'ban, without congregational qiyam.
  5. Listeners are encouraged to attend Sunday Fajr, prepare for Ramadan, and enroll eligible youth in Arabic literacy classes.
  6. The khutbah closes with announcements about Ramadan programming, Friday iftar donations, and prayer schedules.
Try this week
Attend Monday-night Isha in congregation during mid-Sha'ban.
Remain afterward for 10, 15 minutes of personal dhikr and dua.
Attend Sunday Fajr in congregation and arrive early.
Take the first step to resolve disputes with relatives, parents, family, neighbors, or fellow Muslims.
Register eligible youth for the Arabic reading and writing program.
Donate through the website toward the Friday iftar if participating.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 63Recited as a warning not to let wealth and children distract from Allah and to spend before death.
Quran 16:90Recited as a closing reminder concerning justice, excellence, and care for relatives.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Not waste the time with some words or some advices that you forget when you leave the door of the masjid.”
Masjid Saad · Sylvania, OH
Play from 32:42
“sometimes the righteous deed can be haram if it is done on the wrong time.”
Masjid Saad · Sylvania, OH
Play from 34:14
“So this is a golden opportunity for all of us to prepare ourselves for the month of Ramadan, inshaAllah.”
Masjid Saad · Sylvania, OH
Play from 40:19
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that worship is not only about doing good, but doing what Allah asks at the time He asks it. Obligatory prayers and duties come before optional acts, and even a good deed can be wrong when done at the wrong time. This week, we were encouraged to clean our hearts, settle disputes, and make sincere dua and dhikr. The speaker invited us to join congregational Isha on Monday night and Fajr on Sunday, using the opportunity to prepare for Ramadan. We can also support young people in learning to read and write Arabic.

  1. What is one obligation you want to become more consistent about doing on time?
  2. Who might need a kind message or apology from us this week?
  3. What would help you feel spiritually ready for Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Saad Foundation5225 West Alexis Road, Sylvania, OH 43560ArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Saad18 khutbahs
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