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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 7, 2026.

Use your short life for worship

Masjid Samiya

“What matters to Allah is how you answer the questions.”

The khateeb, at 5:38

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In one sentence

Human life in this short dunya is a purposeful test, so Muslims should use their limited time for worship, essential knowledge, lawful living, repentance, and good deeds before returning to Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Life and the universe were created with purpose, and humans were created to worship Allah.
  2. The dunya is a short examination in which daily choices, especially prayer, are tests.
  3. Time and health are finite blessings, and people will answer for their youth, life, and wealth.
  4. Muslims should avoid wasting time by learning the Quran and essential fiqh for recurring life situations.
  5. Warnings about Hellfire are balanced with hope in Allah’s mercy and the call to repent and do good.
  6. The khutbah closes with prayers for guidance and relief from oppression affecting Muslims worldwide.
Try this week
Establish and protect the five daily prayers, including waking for Fajr.
Use health and free time intentionally instead of treating them as unlimited.
Learn essential fiqh for prayer, wudu, fasting, Hajj, family matters, and other recurring situations.
Earn money lawfully and spend it only in lawful ways.
Read and understand the Quran, including a translation from beginning to end.
Repent and do good with whatever time remains.
Make dua for Muslims facing oppression wherever they are.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We were created with the purpose of worshipping Allah . And this ayah reminds us of the presence that we have in this dunya.”
Masjid Samiya · Ansonia, CT
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“The duration of the exam doesn't matter. What matters to Allah is how you answer the questions.”
Masjid Samiya · Ansonia, CT
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“The basics of this deen have to be learned by everybody.”
Masjid Samiya · Ansonia, CT
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Allah did not create us by accident: our lives have a purpose, and this world is a test. The test is not only in major hardships; it is also in everyday choices such as praying, waking for Fajr, using time well, and handling money lawfully. We will be questioned about how we spent our life, youth, and wealth, so we should learn the basic knowledge needed for our real situations. Even after mistakes, we should not give up on Allah’s mercy; we can repent and do good with the time left. The khutbah ends by asking Allah to guide us and relieve oppression from Muslims everywhere.

  1. What is one daily habit you want to use more purposefully this week?
  2. What Islamic topic would you like our family to learn together?
  3. How can we make better use of our health and free time?
Where it was given

The masjid

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