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Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 19, 2026.

The Quran changes lives through action

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“Our job when it comes to the Qur'an is to obey.”

The khateeb, at 24:57

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In one sentence

The Qur'an transformed the universe, human beings, and societies, so believers should recite it regularly, practice its commands, and embody the Prophet's character.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces the Qur'an as Allah's speech whose revelation reshaped the celestial order.
  2. Explains its effects on bodies, hearts, individuals, and the transformation of early Muslims.
  3. Shows how Qur'anic preservation continued through memorization, writing, compilation, and transmitted recitations.
  4. Presents Islam and the Qur'an as light, hope, and guidance for humanity.
  5. Gives three instructions: increase recitation, act on Qur'anic commands, and practice Prophetic character.
  6. Concludes with supplication and the congregational prayer.
Try this week
Register to vote if eligible in Texas and participate in November's election.
Increase regular Qur'an recitation, such as moving from two or three pages toward half a juz or more.
Act on the Qur'an's commands instead of only reciting them.
Practice Prophetic character in speech, dress, work, study, parenting, and family life.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 72The guarded heavens illustrate that the universe was fortified for the Qur'an's revelation.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The Qur'an is the speech of Allah pre-eternal, spoken by Allah, preserved in the al-lawhi al-mahfooz.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 8:47
“Islam and the qur'an is a smiling face a beacon of hope for the whole of humanity”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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“our job when it comes to the qur'an is to obey and to follow to action the instructions of Allah”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 24:57
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah taught that the Qur'an is Allah's speech and that its revelation changed the universe, human hearts, individuals, and societies. The early Muslims moved from ignorance, conflict, and tribalism toward faith, justice, mercy, and brotherhood through the Qur'an. Because the Qur'an was carefully preserved through memorization, writing, and transmission, we can receive its guidance today. The speaker asked us to increase our daily recitation, act on its commands, and show the Prophet's character in how we speak, work, study, and treat family. In a difficult climate, our character can help others see Islam as a source of light and hope.

  1. What is one small way we can increase Qur'an time this week?
  2. Which part of good character should we practice more in our family life?
  3. How can our family help others see hope through our behavior?
Where it was given

The masjid

East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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