1:44 Arabs, togetherness,…5:30 Now the question I ask…7:03 But my fellow Muslim…
The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 5, 2026.

Enter the new year with sincere intentions

YIC · Adamu Souleman Morlah

“What have I done for the sake of Allah?”

The khateeb, at 5:30

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In one sentence

As 1447 ends and 1448 begins, Muslims should examine their deeds and intentions, follow the Quran and Sunnah, and increase sincere worship, charity, and kindness.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Islam is presented as the completed religion shared by all prophets and a foundation for human rights.
  2. Prophetic teachings affirm women’s rights, equality across ethnicity and status, respect, unity, and peaceful living.
  3. Scholars and imams should continue prophetic teaching, but their guidance must conform to the Quran and Sunnah.
  4. At the end of 1447, listeners are urged to account for their service to Allah, parents, children, and others.
  5. Sadaqa includes money as well as smiles, handshakes, hugs, and welcoming fellow Muslims.
  6. Sincere intentions are recorded and can earn reward, even when an intended good action is not completed.
Try this week
Review what you accomplished for Allah during 1447.
Care for your parents and children.
Give sadaqa through money or simple kindness such as smiling, greeting, handshaking, hugging, and welcoming others.
Make sincere intentions for good deeds in 1448.
Follow the Quran and Sunnah and leave teachings that contradict them.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Arabs, togetherness, unity, respect your fellow men, whether they are rich or poor, whether you are the slave master or the slave, respect a human being and live in peace.”
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Play from 1:44
“Now the question I ask myself, and the question you should be asking yourself is, what have I done for the sake of Allah?”
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Play from 5:30
“But my fellow Muslim brothers and sisters, Sadaqa, even a smile, a beautiful smile, is Sadaqa.”
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Play from 7:03
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For the dinner table

As the Islamic year comes to an end, the khateeb invited us to reflect on what we have done for Allah and how we have cared for our families. He reminded us to respect people across differences in background and wealth and to live together in peace. He encouraged us to stay close to the Quran and the Sunnah and to respect scholars whose guidance agrees with them. Giving is about more than money, even a beautiful smile can be sadaqa. He also reminded us that Allah rewards sincere intentions when we are unable to carry out a good deed, giving us hope as we prepare for a new beginning.

  1. What is one way you could help someone tomorrow without spending money?
  2. When have you felt respected and included, and how could you help someone else feel that way?
  3. What good deed would you like to work toward in the coming Islamic year?
Where it was given

The masjid

Yonkers Islamic Center100 Riverdale Ave Apartment 1A, Yonkers, NY 10701Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebAdamu Souleman MorlahMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at YIC138 khutbahs
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