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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 18, 2026.

Remembering Allah brings peace and closeness

ICNVT · Abdul Wali

“Disconnect yourself from everything and connect yourself with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 3:28

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In one sentence

Sincere and frequent remembrance of Allah deepens faith, brings peace and divine closeness, and leads to lasting success, so Muslims should practice dhikr daily and pray with attentive hearts.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces the Quranic command to remember Allah and devote oneself exclusively to Him.
  2. Contrasts heartfelt remembrance with outward worship performed without spiritual connection.
  3. Encourages private, sincere dhikr and connects abundant remembrance with forgiveness and immense reward.
  4. Explains that dhikr brings contentment, polishes the heart, and draws Allah’s nearness.
  5. Warns against heedlessness and emphasizes the lasting consequences of faith and righteous action.
  6. Applies the message to focused prayer, early Jumu'ah attendance, phone etiquette, and orderly congregational rows.
Try this week
Set aside time each day for private remembrance of Allah.
Remember Allah after each obligatory prayer and ask for help with gratitude, Quran recitation, and sincere worship.
When beginning prayer, leave work, family, and other worldly worries aside and remain present.
Arrive before the imam for Jumu'ah and reserve about 45 minutes for it.
Turn off or silence phones, keep children with you, straighten the rows, and fill the front row first.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 73Used to command remembrance of Allah and exclusive devotion to Him.
Surah 33Used to promise forgiveness and tremendous reward for men and women who remember Allah abundantly.
Surah 18Used to warn against following people whose hearts are heedless of Allah’s remembrance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“when you remember Him so disconnect yourself from everything and connect yourself with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala detach yourself from your business from your job from your family from your worries and attach yourself with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
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Play from 3:28
“but my brothers and sister when you say Allahu Akbar so disconnect yourself from whole world and connect yourself with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
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Play from 6:47
“everything have a polish but the polish of heart is a zikr of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
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Play from 25:18
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that remembering Allah is a way of turning our hearts toward Him. The speaker encouraged us to make time for quiet dhikr during ordinary moments and to pray with attention, leaving work and worries aside when we say Allahu Akbar. He taught that dhikr brings peace, strengthens love of Allah, and prepares us for lasting success in the Hereafter. As a family, we can practice by setting aside a few minutes each day and arriving early for Jumu'ah.

  1. When is a quiet moment in your day when you could remember Allah?
  2. What helps you focus when you pray?
  3. How can our family make Jumu'ah more peaceful and attentive?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Northern Virginia Trust4420 Shirley Gate Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030Jumu'ah 11:30 AM · 1:15 PM · 2:15 PMKhateebAbdul WaliMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICNVT108 khutbahs
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