Make Allah your first priority
“We came in this dunia to be connected with Allah.”
The khutbah argues that believers should make Allah their first priority even when life is going well, allowing sincere worship to shape work, relationships, and outreach.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- A story shows a man repeatedly turning to Allah only during crises before finally seeking Allah for Allah's sake.
- The speaker shares his journey and urges listeners to prioritize Allah through dedicated daily connection.
- Immigrant hardship is compared to a seed in darkness, while believers are encouraged to become small lights through patience and character.
- Islam is presented as spreading through kindness toward neighbors and coworkers rather than confrontational preaching.
- Business and entrepreneurship are encouraged as ways to engage people and support outreach.
- The khutbah closes with advice about repentance, sincere prostration, daily improvement, family love, and a prayer for guidance and peace.
In the khateeb's words
“we came in this dunia to be connected with Allah to you be on Allah side”
“be good with your neighbor simple be good with your co-workers”
“today every day better than yesterday plan on your business”
“the first person to whom you have to give love that is your family that is your if there are married people that is your wife”
For the dinner table
The khutbah says that many people turn to Allah only when life is difficult, but the deeper goal is to seek Allah even when everything is going well. It encourages us to make Allah our first priority through sincere repentance, regular connection, and humble sajdah. The speaker compares believers to seeds in darkness and candles that bring light through patience and good character. We are urged to treat neighbors and coworkers well, pray for their good, and begin love with our families. The khutbah also encourages steady improvement in work and business while remembering that success is Allah's blessing.
- When do you find it easiest to remember Allah, and how can you remember Him during good times too?
- What is one kind thing you could do for a neighbor, classmate, or coworker this week?
- What does becoming better than yesterday look like for you?
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