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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 1, 2026.

Practice authentic dhikr after every prayer

Masjid Al-Furqan · Kareem Rosshandler

“We should put the time and effort into learning these adhkar.”

The khateeb, at 21:55

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In one sentence

Believers should cultivate frequent, sincere remembrance of Allah through authentic prophetic adhkar, especially after prayer, because dhikr strengthens worship and raises one's rank in the Hereafter.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines dhikrullah as frequent remembrance of Allah that can be practiced in every state.
  2. Argues that revealed Quranic and Prophetic adhkar should guide the believer's practice.
  3. Explains tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, and takbir and their meanings.
  4. Presents six Sunnah patterns of post-prayer dhikr, including shorter options for busy moments.
  5. Uses the strong-believer teaching and the promise of al-Firdaws to encourage voluntary worship.
  6. Closes with supplications, prayers for the sick and deceased, and community announcements.
Try this week
Learn and practice prophetic adhkar for waking, sleeping, eating, after wudu, and after prayer.
After each of the five daily prayers, use one of the taught Sunnah formulas, choosing a shorter version when rushed.
Recite the 33/33/34 dhikr before sleep.
Read Surah al-Kahf on Fridays before Maghrib and pursue voluntary worship to raise one's rank.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 33:41-42Grounded the command to remember Allah abundantly, morning and evening.
Quran 62:10Connected leaving Jumu'ah, seeking Allah's bounty, and remembering Him much.
Quran 18:107-108Used al-Firdaws and permanent contentment to encourage higher spiritual effort.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the sister who mentioned Allah's name, she didn't start out like that, but she worked on that until that became her default to mention Allah.”
Masjid Al-Furqan · Marietta, GA
Play from 17:22
“we should put the time and effort into learning these adhkar, and it becomes so easy with practice.”
Masjid Al-Furqan · Marietta, GA
Play from 21:55
“What makes us different is that we only worship the Creator.”
Masjid Al-Furqan · Marietta, GA
Play from 24:48
“We are better off saying the 10 times, 10 times, 10 times.”
Masjid Al-Furqan · Marietta, GA
Play from 27:46
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah focused on dhikr, remembering Allah often with the heart and tongue. The speaker explained that dhikr can be practiced in any situation and can become our natural response through steady effort. He encouraged learning the prophetic words taught for daily routines and after the five prayers. Even when we are busy, a shorter remembrance said sincerely is better than a longer one said without attention. These small acts of worship can strengthen us and help us seek a higher place in Jannah.

  1. What is one everyday moment when you could remember Allah more often?
  2. Which meaning of Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, or La ilaha illallah speaks to you most?
  3. How can our family practice one daily dhikr together this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Furqan3861 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy SW, Marietta, GA 30064ArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Al-Furqan13 khutbahs
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