20:50 Never ever despair and…23:44 When the change…30:08 Our body is a trust…36:08 Speak the truth all…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 24, 2026.

Keep Allah central and guard your trusts

Dar Al-Taqwa

“Our body is a trust from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 30:08

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In one sentence

Because life and technology constantly change, Muslims should keep Allah at the center, cling to the Prophet’s Sunnah, and protect their trusts through truthful, ethical character.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with the Prophet’s du’a for his ummah and calls listeners to appreciate his care.
  2. Introduces the hadith of al-Irbad ibn Sariya: mindfulness of Allah, obedience, and holding firmly to the Sunnah.
  3. Uses Zakariya’s prayer in Surah Maryam to illustrate hope, taqwa, and reliance on Allah.
  4. Warns that social and technological change, including AI, can weaken independent reasoning and pull Muslims away from the Sunnah.
  5. Explains four qualities: guarding trusts, truthful speech, good character, and halal consumption.
  6. Applies amanah to religion, body, family, work, and possessions, illustrated by the Prophet’s return of enemies’ valuables during Hijrah.
Try this week
Keep Allah at the center of life and remember Him during changing circumstances.
Hold firmly to the Prophet’s Sunnah and learn it in daily worship and conduct.
Protect every trust, including religion, the body, family, work, and possessions.
Speak truthfully and practice good manners.
Avoid harmful habits such as smoking and protect the body as an amanah.
Ensure that food and income entering one’s life are halal.
Use technology without surrendering independent reasoning or judgment.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 19Zakariya’s supplication illustrates sincere reliance on Allah and hope despite difficult circumstances.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Never ever despair and Allah is with you. Never ever lose hope and Allah is with you. Never ever worry about anything and Allah is beside you.”
Dar Al-Taqwa · Ellicott City, MD
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“When the change happens, your refuge is me. My sunnah, come to me.”
Dar Al-Taqwa · Ellicott City, MD
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“Our body is a trust from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Dar Al-Taqwa · Ellicott City, MD
Play from 30:08
“Speak the truth all the time. Have good manners. And make sure that whatever goes in your system is halal.”
Dar Al-Taqwa · Ellicott City, MD
Play from 36:08
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that the Prophet cared deeply for his ummah and prayed for us. When life changes or technology feels overwhelming, we should keep Allah at the center and hold firmly to the Prophet’s Sunnah. The story of Zakariya teaches us not to lose hope when a good prayer takes a long time. We should treat our religion, bodies, families, work, and possessions as trusts, protecting them with truthfulness, good manners, and halal choices. The message is to live with faith and integrity wherever we are.

  1. What is one way a phone or AI helps you, and one way it can distract you from thinking?
  2. What trust has Allah placed in you that you can take better care of this week?
  3. When is it hardest to tell the truth or show good manners, and what could help?
Where it was given

The masjid

Dar Al-Taqwa10740 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042Jumu'ah First khutbah 1:00 PM and iqamah 1:30 PM; second khutbah 2:15 PM and iqamah 2:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Dar Al-Taqwa25 khutbahs
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