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  "id": 17162987,
  "title": "Friday sermon, October 30, 2026: And to recite the Quran",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/friday-sermon-october-30-2026-and-to-recite-the-quran",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T02:07:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/friday-sermon-october-30-2026-and-to-recite-the-quran-1.500729082"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "First Sermon: The Quran's Guidance and Relevance\nAll praise belongs to Allah, who revealed the Quran as a light and guidance for all people. The speaker bears witness that there is nothing worthy of worship but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. The faithful are urged to remember Allah and recite the Quran, which promises those who do so will ascend through the ranks of Paradise and attain lofty stations. The Prophet Muhammad described a scene in the Hereafter where the Quran meets its companion on the Day of Resurrection, promising them dominion and everlasting life. The Quran is Allah's clear Book and wise reminder, immune to falsehood and a revelation from an All-Wise and Praiseworthy One. Reciting the Quran brings one closer to Allah, and those who listen attentively with full presence will receive mercy.",
  "summary": "First Sermon (Khutbah One) The First Khutbah All praise is due to Allah, who revealed His clear Book as a light and guidance for all people. We bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worship but Allah, and we bear witness that our master and Prophet Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allah. May Allah send His blessings, peace and grace upon him, his family, his Companions and all who follow his…",
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      {
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        "title": "Quordle hints and answers for Friday, October 30 (game #1740)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/quordle-hints-and-answers-for-friday-october-30-game-1740",
        "published": "2026-10-30T00:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}