Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 30, 2026.
Why believers should make dua consistently
“Even if you are able to pray just two raqa'ats every five minutes, every single night, and you are consistent, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala loves you.”
In one sentence
Believers should humbly rely on Allah by consistently making du'ah during the specific times and circumstances in which supplication is especially encouraged.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Allah is self-sufficient, while every creature depends on Him.
- Night prayer, especially before Fajr, is an opportunity for answered supplication.
- Supplication between adhan and iqamah and during a special Friday hour is encouraged.
- Prostration is a particularly close moment for personal du'ah.
- Supplication may be made in one's own language, and Allah hears even the wronged non-Muslim.
- The sermon begins discussing supplications that may not be answered.
Try this week
Wake five or ten minutes before Fajr, pray two rak'ahs, and make du'ah consistently.
Arrive at the masjid early and make du'ah between adhan and iqamah.
Increase personal du'ah during prostration when praying alone.
Make supplication in your own language when that helps you express yourself sincerely.
Do not cheat anyone, including non-Muslims.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to introduce Allah's call for supplication during the last third of the night.
Sahih MuslimUsed to discuss the supplications of travelers, fasting people, and those suffering injustice.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Even if you are able to pray just two raqa'ats every five minutes, every single night, and you are consistent, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala loves you.”
“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, He made asking Him for assistance, something important in our lives as believers, for us to understand that it is very important to be humble, to exhibit humility.”
“If you cheat someone, don't think that if the person is a non-Muslim, you can still go ahead and cheat the person. No.”
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