6:52 If you ask, ask Allah.…21:34 and to preserve Allah…27:12 And it is the greatest…34:46 Allah loves to be…
Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 3, 2026.

Guard Allah’s commands and He will guard you

SALAM Arden, SALAM · Achour El-Qaddoury

“If you ask for help, ask Allah.”

The khateeb, at 6:52

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In one sentence

The khutbah teaches that guarding Allah means obeying His commands, especially maintaining the five daily prayers, avoiding forbidden acts, and relying on Allah so that He grants protection and success.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces the hadith “Guard Allah and He will guard you,” emphasizing reliance on Allah alone.
  2. Explains guarding Allah as obeying commands and avoiding prohibitions.
  3. Emphasizes preserving the five daily prayers through Quranic promises and hadith.
  4. Uses Ibrahim’s opposition to idolatry and rescue from the fire as an example of divine protection.
  5. Expands the principle to private God-consciousness, oaths, wealth, family, and other blessings.
  6. Closes with encouragement to make frequent dua and an announcement about Ramadan volunteering and iftar support.
Try this week
Maintain and carefully guard the five daily prayers.
Ask Allah directly for help, guidance, steadiness, and protection.
Obey Allah’s commands and avoid His prohibitions and boundaries.
Practice God-consciousness privately, not only when others are watching.
Guard oaths and use wealth, family, and other blessings responsibly without waste.
Volunteer for one or more Ramadan nights or help with mosque iftar service.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If you ask, ask Allah. If you ask for help, ask Allah.”
SALAM Arden · Sacramento, CA
Play from 6:52
“and to preserve Allah in his presence, and to preserve Allah in his deeds, and to preserve Allah in your life.”
SALAM Arden · Sacramento, CA
Play from 21:34
“And it is the greatest honor for the servant to preserve and he will be a guardian of his Lord. to keep the five prayers.”
SALAM Arden · Sacramento, CA
Play from 27:12
“Allah loves to be asked, Exalted is He. He loves to give a lot of charity.”
SALAM Arden · Sacramento, CA
Play from 34:46
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah centered on the Prophet’s advice, “Guard Allah and He will guard you.” This means obeying Allah’s commands, avoiding what He forbids, and remembering Him sincerely even when no one is watching. The most important daily duty emphasized was protecting the five prayers, which cleanse sins and lead to success. The speaker also urged us to guard our oaths and use blessings such as wealth and family responsibly. We should keep asking Allah for help, guidance, and steadiness, trusting that He loves to be asked.

  1. Where do you usually turn first when you need help?
  2. What is one prayer or good habit you want to protect this week?
  3. How can we show gratitude for our money and other blessings?
Where it was given

The masjids

SALAM Arden Center985 Enterprise Dr, Sacramento, CA 95825Jumu'ah English khutbah 12:00 PMSALAM Islamic Center4545 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841Jumu'ah 12:00 PM Arabic · English khutbah 1:15 PM, prayer 1:35 PMKhateebAchour El-QaddouryMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at SALAM Arden56 khutbahs
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