Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 24, 2026.
Remembering Allah keeps the heart alive
In one sentence
Constant remembrance of Allah is the true mark of success and nourishment for the heart, so wealth, work, and family must never distract believers from dhikr and prayer.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Dhikr is commanded by Allah and marks genuine success rather than worldly wealth.
- Quranic examples praise constant remembrance and warn against wealth or children disrupting prayer.
- Halal work is permitted, but believers must preserve prayer, family time, masjid attendance, and religious obligations.
- Prophetic teachings highlight frequent dhikr and simple phrases that are easy to say throughout the day.
- Dhikr strengthens the heart, while gossip, heedlessness, sinful entertainment, and unlawful earnings weaken it.
- The khutbah closes with encouragement toward constant remembrance and prayers for the sick, deceased, and oppressed.
Try this week
Say subhanallah, alhamdulillah, la ilaha illallah, and Allahu akbar throughout the day.
Protect obligatory prayers and Jumu'ah from work, business, and children’s activities.
Use ordinary moments such as walking, shopping, exercising, or working for dhikr while staying attentive to safety.
Spend time in the masjid praying, waiting for the next salah, reading Qur'an, and attending classes.
Replace gossip and discussion of others with dhikr, Qur'an review, or hadith review.
Make time for parents and children while pursuing halal work.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 33The command to remember Allah abundantly morning and afternoon supports frequent dhikr.
Surah 3People of understanding are described as remembering Allah while standing, sitting, and lying down.
Surah 24Real men are described as not being diverted by trade from dhikr, prayer, or zakat.
Sahih MuslimThose who remember Allah much are described as being foremost in good.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“a successful person is that person who constantly remembering Allah not the one who has a lot of money yes you may have a lot of money from halal of course but if you do a lot of dhikr alhamdulillah”
“don't let it to be a fitna and a trial for you that take you away from the remembrance of Allah”
“the heart become weak when you don't remember Allah you become even dead sick or dead if he's connected to the dunya more than he's connected to the akhirah”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today's khutbah reminded us that remembering Allah is part of a successful life, whatever we earn or own. The khateeb encouraged us to remember Allah throughout the day and thank Him for blessings such as breathing, sight, and hearing. He explained that work and children's activities have a place in our lives, while urging us to protect prayer and make time for our families. Good friends can help us remember Allah, and remembrance can also help us stop when we are about to do something wrong. Just as our bodies need regular meals, our hearts need the nourishment of remembering Allah.
- Which blessing could you thank Allah for today that you sometimes forget to notice?
- When in your daily routine could you make a little time to remember Allah?
- How could we help each other make time for prayer during a busy week?
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