Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 7, 2025.
Turn to Allah before every worldly means
“The first one we reach out to is Allah Subh'anaHu Wa Ta-A'la.”
In one sentence
Make Allah your first priority, seek Him before relying on worldly means, and loosen your attachment to the dunya so you can receive strength, hope, and divine aid.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Urges believers to fulfill their responsibilities to Allah and make Him their primary concern.
- Explains that Allah should be approached first in every need while still using people, medicine, and other means.
- Uses the hadith about benefit and harm occurring only by Allah’s decree to cultivate trust and hope.
- Explains that love of the dunya creates communal weakness and contrasts it with the sacrifices of Bilal and Khabbab.
- Calls listeners to prioritize Allah daily and connects renewed faith with restored dignity for the ummah.
- Closes with prayers for sincere hearts, freedom from worldly attachment, and relief for oppressed Muslims.
Try this week
Turn to Allah first in every need, whether small or serious, through direct dua.
Continue using medical, professional, and communal resources while believing that benefit and healing come from Allah.
Begin each day by asking what actions will please Allah.
Choose Allah’s pleasure when worldly desires conflict with religious responsibilities.
Build investment in the Hereafter through patience, sacrifice, Quran, and following the Sunnah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Iyyaka na'abudu wa iyyaka nasta'inu is used to emphasize worshipping Allah and seeking His help first.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The first one we reach out to is Allah Subh'anaHu Wa Ta-A'la. "Iyaka na'abudu wa yyaka nasta'inu." We say it every single day.”
“No. We take the means. But a believer understands. I'm never going to for a second, for a moment believe that my shifa lies in this pill.”
“I've been struggling in the dunya. I've been making the sacrifices. I've been showing patience. I've been pushing. Today I get to cash out.”
“Take care of your responsibilities towards Allah, and make Him subhanu wa ta'ala your main priority, and you will find that He is always by your side.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us to turn to Allah first whenever we face a need, while still using the helpful means He provides, such as doctors and supportive people. Healing, benefit, and protection ultimately come from Allah. The speaker warns that loving the dunya too much can make us afraid of sacrifice and the Hereafter. We should invest our time and hearts in faith, patience, good deeds, and pleasing Allah. Each morning, we can ask what Allah wants us to do that day.
- What is one thing you can ask Allah for today, big or small?
- What is one worldly desire you could balance with a good deed?
- What would it mean to put Allah first in one decision this week?
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