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Small steps open the way to guidance

Qalam · AbdulNasir Jangda

“Never underestimate even a single step.”

The khateeb, at 15:41

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In one sentence

Spiritual growth begins by taking the small steps we can manage today, trusting Allah to expand our guidance and capacity over time.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Long-term goals, especially salvation, can overwhelm people into giving up before beginning.
  2. Surah Maryam teaches that acting on existing guidance brings further guidance from Allah.
  3. Small deeds such as charity and removing harm can begin a transformative journey.
  4. Two men memorized the Qur'an through modest daily efforts after Fajr.
  5. Listeners are urged to honestly identify and complete one achievable action today.
Try this week
Take the next few manageable steps toward a large spiritual or personal goal.
Perform small good deeds consistently, even when they seem unimpressive.
Spend a few minutes each day learning or memorizing Qur'an.
Give what you can today, such as sponsoring one orphan or donating a small amount.
Remove harmful objects from pathways when you encounter them.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 19Used to teach that acting on existing guidance leads to further guidance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Those who do what they're capable of doing Those who have done what they were capable of doing Allah will give them the ability to do more”
Qalam · Carrollton, TX
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“Never underestimate even a single step A half a step”
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For the dinner table

Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda reminded us that seeking Allah’s pleasure and paradise is our greatest goal, even when the journey feels overwhelming. We can begin by doing the good that is within our reach today, trusting Allah to give us the ability to grow. Small deeds matter, including giving a little charity or removing something harmful from a path. He shared how two friends, busy with work and families, memorized the Qur’an over 30 years by learning just one or two lines a day. His message invites us to keep our big hopes, be honest with ourselves, and turn those hopes into small, consistent actions.

  1. What small good deed could you do tomorrow that you might usually overlook?
  2. How could we help each other spend a few minutes with the Qur’an regularly?
  3. What big goal could you begin with one small step this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Qalam Masjid4200 International Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75007Jumu'ah Surah Al-Kahf recitation 1:30 PM · khutbah 2:00 PM · salah 2:30 PMKhateebAbdulNasir JangdaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Qalam45 khutbahs
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