Winter can strengthen faith and worship
“Whenever we are uttering something, it's not just like the go with the flow moment, but we have to be mindful.”
Winter should be treated as a blessing and opportunity to strengthen belief in divine decree, worship more consistently, care for others, fast, recite Qur'an, and pray at night.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces Hadith Jibreel and emphasizes belief in qadr.
- Warns against cursing snow, weather, or time as objections to Allah's decree.
- Presents perfect wudu, prayerfulness, and mindful speech as winter practices.
- Encourages checking on relatives and supporting people facing financial or weather-related hardship.
- Recommends voluntary winter fasting, Qur'an recitation, and manageable qiyam.
In the khateeb's words
“whenever we are saying something, whenever we are uttering something, it's not just like the go with the flow moment, but we have to be mindful.”
“If you know someone who is not doing that well financially, if you're good, if you're doing well, just support them, send them some money, or do something.”
“whoever wants to ask anything, I'm going to fulfill the dua. Whoever is seeking forgiveness, I'm ready to forgive.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that winter can be a chance to strengthen our trust in Allah and become more thoughtful about how we speak when things are difficult. He encouraged us to pay attention to our prayers and make wudu carefully and completely. He also asked us to care for relatives and friends, whether by helping with their needs or simply checking on them after harsh weather. Shorter days offer opportunities for fasting, and longer nights leave room for sleep, Qur’an recitation, and night prayer. As a family, we can choose small, steady ways to put these reminders into practice and ask Allah to help us.
- What could you say when the weather frustrates you that would reflect trust in Allah?
- Who could our family check on this week, and how could we help them?
- What small act of worship would you like to make time for this winter?
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