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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 28, 2026.

Islam means living by the Quran

ISCJ · Faraz Khan

“You have a greater goal and that is to get to a place where you live forever.”

The khateeb, at 14:36

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In one sentence

Being Muslim means more than outward identity markers; it means living by the Quran and the Prophet’s example with taqwa, integrity, and accountability before Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Praises Allah, seeks forgiveness, and frames life as a test leading toward Paradise.
  2. Defines taqwa as God-conscious self-restraint during life’s tests.
  3. Asks what truly makes Muslims different beyond food, clothing, or customs.
  4. Presents the Quran and the Prophet’s example as guides for integrity and moral conduct.
  5. Explains resurrection, judgment, and the contrasting destinations of Hell and Paradise.
  6. Closes by urging kindness, patience, gratitude, remembrance, compassion, and reliance on Allah.
Try this week
Reflect on and answer personally what makes you Muslim beyond food, dress, or social customs.
Practice taqwa by stopping yourself from words and actions you know are wrong.
Strive to live with integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, and truthfulness.
Show kindness, gratitude, patience, remembrance of Allah, and compassion toward others.
Seek Allah’s guidance and forgiveness during life’s tests and stresses.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 29Used to argue that professed faith is tested, distinguishing truthful believers from false claims.
Surah 39Used to describe disbelievers being driven toward Hell and people of taqwa being led toward Paradise.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“what makes you different because you received a message what is that message the Quran so it's not just a book the prophet showed us how to live with that message how to embody that message”
ISCJ · Monmouth Junction, NJ
Play from 4:56
“you have a greater goal and that is to get to a place where you live forever you enjoy things forever”
ISCJ · Monmouth Junction, NJ
Play from 14:36
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that being Muslim is more than food, clothing, or a label. It means believing Allah’s message, practicing taqwa by stopping ourselves from wrong, and trying to live with honesty and integrity. Our choices matter because we will return to Allah and answer for how we used this life. We can strengthen our faith through kindness, gratitude, patience, compassion, and remembering Allah. Even when life brings stress and tests, we should seek Allah’s guidance and keep working toward the goodness of Jannah.

  1. What choice did you make recently because you wanted to do what Allah would be pleased with?
  2. How can we practice kindness or patience together this week?
  3. What helps you recognize when an inner voice is guiding you toward something good?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Central Jersey4145 Route 1 South, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852Jumu'ah Jummah at 12:00 PM, 1:10 PM & 3:15 PMKhateebFaraz KhanMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ISCJ40 khutbahs
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