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Remembering Allah brings success and closeness

JSMC · Zakareeya Baksh

“Everything that brings one closer to Allah is from the remembrance of Allah.”

The khateeb, at 6:29

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In one sentence

Remembering Allah abundantly is the broad purpose of worship and a path to success, protection, closeness to Allah, and spiritual growth through love, Quran, prayer, adhkar, and daily remembrance.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines abundant dhikr as everything that brings a person closer to Allah, not only verbal formulas.
  2. Explains that the universe glorifies Allah while humans must consciously choose remembrance.
  3. Presents dhikr as a source of success, protection from punishment, divine closeness, and blessing in gatherings.
  4. Warns that gatherings without remembrance can become sources of regret on the Day of Judgment.
  5. Gives four practical steps: love Allah, keep the basics, prioritize virtuous adhkar, and remember Allah in every situation.
  6. Concludes with supplications and the congregational prayer.
Try this week
Focus on increasing love for Allah, especially by reading the Quran sincerely as Allah’s message to you.
Pray the five daily prayers properly and fulfill their rights.
Prioritize frequently recommended adhkar and duas, including the four beloved statements, “Rabbana atina,” and “Ya Muqallibal-qulub.”
Use the taught remembrance before and after eating, before sleep, upon waking, and when entering or leaving the home and masjid.
Remember Allah and send blessings upon the Prophet during gatherings and conversations.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 17The heavens, earth, and all creatures glorify Allah, though humans do not understand their tasbih.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Everything that brings One closer to Allah Is from the remembrance of Allah”
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Play from 6:29
“the more you love something the more you'll remember it so the formula is simple if you love Allah more you're going to remember Him more”
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Play from 18:28
“the Quran wasn't revealed just for 7th century Arabs it's for every single human being it's a personal letter from Allah to you specifically”
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Play from 18:55
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Dhikr means remembering Allah, but the khutbah explains that it is broader than repeating certain phrases: every act that brings us closer to Allah can be part of it. The speaker says abundant remembrance brings success, protection, tranquility, mercy, and closeness to Allah. We can grow in remembrance by loving Allah more, reading the Quran as His personal message, praying the five daily prayers properly, and learning the recommended adhkar for everyday moments. Even simple words such as SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illallah, and Allahu Akbar matter greatly. Families can make their conversations, learning, and daily routines opportunities to remember Allah together.

  1. Which Quran message helps you feel closer to Allah?
  2. How can our family make gatherings more meaningful through dhikr?
Where it was given

The masjid

Jesus Son of Mary Center3457 W Kenyon Ave, Tampa, FL 33614Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:30 PMKhateebZakareeya BakshMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at JSMC80 khutbahs
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