Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.
Reading the Quran transforms how we live
“Read the Quran for it will come as an intercessor on the day of rising for its companions.”
In one sentence
Believers should build an active relationship with the Quran through regular recitation, reflection, and practice, approaching Quran gatherings with sincere intention because the Quran guides, transforms, and intercedes for its companions.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Recounts the companions’ grief when revelation ceased, emphasizing the Quran’s importance.
- Describes the Prophet’s tears while listening to Quran recitation and its power to move hearts.
- Presents the upcoming Qiraat program as worship and connection to Allah, not entertainment.
- Explains the Quran as guidance, healing, and mercy, with reflection transforming character.
- Warns that neglect allows the Quran to escape the heart, illustrated by Umar’s tears over Surah al-Hadid.
- Presents three levels of engagement: recitation, reflection, and practice.
- Calls listeners to daily reading, Quran gatherings, family participation, and a concrete personal commitment.
Try this week
Set aside 10, 15 minutes each day to read the Quran, gradually increasing the time.
Attend Quran recitation gatherings in the masjid, including the upcoming Qiraat program.
Attend with sincere intention and bring children so they can connect with the Quran.
Reflect on what is read and commit to one concrete change in daily life.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“there's a second type of person who doesn't see it as just a program but he sees it as an opportunity to sit with the words that once made the companions cry and transformed nations”
“we should correct our niyyahs and bring our children and at least one ayah may land in a new way that it never has landed before”
“read the Quran for it will come as an intercessor on the day of rising for its companions”
“reading is the door and reflection makes it transform character reflection makes it transform a person's character”
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