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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 3, 2026.

True happiness comes from knowing Allah

Masjid Sadar · Ridwaan Sadar

“There is no misery more severe in this world than not knowing Allah.”

The khateeb, at 2:57

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In one sentence

True bliss comes from knowing, loving, and obeying Allah, and this longing is shown through remembrance, Quran attachment, humble prayer, and gratitude during trials.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines true happiness as knowing, loving, and obeying Allah, with the heart held firm by Him.
  2. Identifies contemplating Allah’s names and constant remembrance as signs of longing for Him.
  3. Emphasizes loving the Quran as Allah’s speech through recitation, reflection, and regular attachment.
  4. Encourages dhikr, seeking forgiveness, praise, and lasting good deeds that continue after death.
  5. Presents humble, focused prayer as a private conversation in which Allah hears every whisper.
  6. Urges gratitude and remembrance of returning to Allah during calamity, sorrow, grief, and loss.
Try this week
Contemplate the meanings of Allah’s names.
Recite and reflect on the Quran regularly.
Maintain frequent dhikr, including seeking forgiveness, glorifying Allah, praising Him, and declaring His oneness.
Pray with humility, focus, and awareness that prayer is a private conversation with Allah.
Say Alhamdulillah during hardship and remember that everything returns to Allah.
Raise children knowing Allah and support deeds whose rewards continue after death.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Recited repeatedly as part of the khutbah and its surrounding worship.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And there is no misery more severe in this world than not knowing Allah , the one who created you and I.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
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“And if He does not give you what you aspire to be, know that it is better for you that you did not receive it.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
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“When you need to do any and every dua that you make, who can hear it?”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
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“in times of trial, in times of sorrow, in times of grief, you proclaim that the return is to Allah.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

True bliss, the khutbah teaches, comes from knowing, loving, and obeying Allah, because the heart is where happiness is rooted. We can recognize this love by reflecting on Allah’s names, staying close to the Quran, remembering Him often, and approaching prayer with humility and focus. The speaker encouraged us to see prayer as a private conversation in which Allah hears even a whisper. When life brings loss or hardship, we should remember that everything belongs to Allah and respond with gratitude, trust, and awareness that we will return to Him. A life of remembrance and good deeds, including raising children with knowledge of Allah, can keep our connection with Him alive.

  1. Which name of Allah helps you feel hopeful or comforted, and why?
  2. What is one small way we can practice remembering Allah during a difficult day?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Sadar & Community Center216 Ernston Rd, Parlin, NJ 08859Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 1:45 PMKhateebRidwaan SadarMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Sadar69 khutbahs
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