3:45 Allah subhanahu wa…16:24 Shaitan takes me away…
Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Allah values sincere hearts and deeds

El-Zahra

“Allah only looks at your heart.”

The khateeb, at 3:45

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In one sentence

True connection to Allah is shown through sincere hearts, righteous deeds, repentance, prayer, Quran, remembrance, and solidarity with the oppressed.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Gaza's steadfastness teaches sincerity, gratitude, and acceptance of Allah's will.
  2. Allah values hearts and righteous deeds rather than wealth, appearance, or status.
  3. Believers should maintain hope, repent after mistakes, and reconnect with Allah.
  4. Prayer should remain central and shape honesty, kindness, and family character.
  5. Listeners should support Gaza through prayer and lawful civic action while strengthening Muslim unity.
  6. Daily salah, Quran recitation, and dhikr provide practical ways to remain connected to Allah.
Try this week
Keep Gaza and oppressed communities in regular prayer.
Use lawful civic channels such as petitions, political participation, and demonstrations; avoid illegal actions.
Prioritize salah when the adhan is called and do not abandon prayer during difficulty.
Recite the Quran for five to ten minutes daily and build a lasting habit.
Practice daily dhikr during routine activities such as driving, walking, entering the home, and eating.
After wrongdoing, self-examine, seek sincere forgiveness, return to Allah, and practice honesty, kindness, care, and forgiveness.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 103Used to explain that humanity is in loss except those with faith, righteous deeds, truth, and patience.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala does not look at your image does not look at your wealth Allah only looks at your heart and Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala looks as a follow up to that to your righteous deeds.”
El-Zahra · Midland Park, NJ
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“Shaitan takes me away but you know what? I could lose a round but I'm not gonna lose a battle. I get up and then I say Ya Allah!”
El-Zahra · Midland Park, NJ
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Allah cares about the sincerity in our hearts and the righteous deeds that follow, not our wealth or outward status. The speaker points to people in Gaza as a lesson in patience, gratitude, and faith, and asks us to support them through prayer and lawful civic action. When we sin or drift, we should not give up; we should return to Allah, ask forgiveness, and begin again. We can keep that connection alive by guarding our prayers, reading a few minutes of Quran each day, and remembering Allah in ordinary moments. Our faith should also make us kinder, more honest, forgiving, and united with other Muslims.

  1. What is one small way we can remember Allah during our daily routines?
  2. How can we show kindness and solidarity to people who are suffering?
  3. What helps you return to Allah after making a mistake?
Where it was given

The masjid

El-Zahra Islamic Center218 Irving Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432Jumu'ah 1st 1:00 to 1:45 PM (streamed to YouTube) · 2nd 2:00 to 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at El-Zahra48 khutbahs
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