6:40 The Qur'an al-Karim is…17:53 The Quranul Kareem is…20:19 Whatever translation…
Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Let the Quran change how you live

IIT · Ahmed Umarji

“The Quranul Kareem is a direct communication from our Rabb to us.”

The khateeb, at 17:53

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In one sentence

Ramadan should renew a heart-connected relationship with the Quran, one that is understood, emotionally received, and acted upon, not merely recited mechanically.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Ramadan is the month of Quranic revelation and reconnection with the Quran.
  2. The Quran provides guidance, mercy, light, healing, and benefit to attentive hearts.
  3. Meaningful recitation should produce emotion, reflection, humility, and responsiveness.
  4. Prophetic and companion examples show Quranic verses changing behavior immediately.
  5. Listeners are urged to learn Allah’s names, read a translation, and build a strong Quranic bond.
  6. The khutbah closes with supplications to become people transformed by the Quran.
Try this week
Learn Allah’s names and attributes to appreciate the Quran as His speech.
Keep a comfortable Quran translation and read it alongside daily recitation.
Use accessible formats such as audiobooks or podcasts to engage with the Quran.
Work toward a strong Ramadan bond with the Quran that changes daily behavior.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to establish Ramadan as the month in which the Quran was revealed.
Surah 4Mentioned in the account of Ibn Masud reciting to the Prophet, prompting tears.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The Qur'an al-Karim is not something that we mechanically just read and we finish.”
IIT · Torrance, CA
Play from 6:40
“The Quranul Kareem is a direct communication from our Rabb to us.”
IIT · Torrance, CA
Play from 17:53
“Whatever translation we are comfortable with, let us keep that translation and along with our daily recital, we should also read the translation.”
IIT · Torrance, CA
Play from 20:19
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan is a chance to reconnect with the Quran, because it is the month in which the Quran was revealed. The Quran is not meant to be read mechanically; it should guide, heal, soften, and change our hearts. The Prophet and his companions responded to its verses with emotion and immediate action. We can strengthen our bond by learning about Allah, reading a comfortable translation alongside our recitation, and using helpful audio or podcast resources. Our goal is to let the Quran shape how we live throughout Ramadan and beyond.

  1. What helps you feel that the Quran is speaking directly to you?
  2. Which Quran habit could our family try together this week?
  3. How can a verse change the way we act?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Institute of Torrance18103 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504Jumu'ah First khutba 12:20 PM, salat 12:40 to 12:45 PM · Second Jumu'ah 1:20 PM, salat 1:40 to 1:45 PMKhateebAhmed UmarjiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at IIT64 khutbahs
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