Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 28, 2025.
Repentance and character lead believers into light
“They don't read Quran, but they read your character, they read your manner.”
In one sentence
Allah brings believers from spiritual darkness into light through sincere repentance, disciplined worship, controlled anger, generosity, and faithful character.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The khutbah opens with praise, testimony, and the Quranic image of Allah bringing believers from darkness into light.
- Darkness is illustrated through anger, stinginess, spiritual illness, and failure to submit to Allah.
- Repentance and changed surroundings are urged, with Abu Sufyan presented as an example of transformation.
- The speaker emphasizes that Muslims demonstrate Islam through character and by following prophetic guidance and worship.
- Listeners are warned against excessive worldly enjoyment and showmanship in religious settings.
- A story about Ali controlling anger concludes the advice, followed by supplications for the community.
Try this week
Repent and seek Allah's forgiveness today.
Reassess your iman, lifestyle, and circle of friends.
Control anger and avoid acting from resentment.
Give to the masjid, community, and people in need.
Prioritize the five daily prayers and fulfill fasting, zakat, and Hajj when able.
Avoid turning worship into worldly showmanship through excessive photography or filming.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Seek for forgiveness and repent today. And allow Him to forgive you. Allah loves you.”
“Your circle, the kind and type of people you are roaming around with can have effect and impact in your Iman and life.”
“We have hundreds, thousands and millions of people, they don't read Quran, but they read your character, they read your manner.”
“Don't let your anger control you. Don't let, as a Muslim, let the Book of Allah be your controller.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Allah can bring people from spiritual darkness into light. Shaykh Sanusi urges us to repent, leave harmful influences, control anger, give to others, and take prayer and worship seriously. He reminds us that a person's past does not prevent a sincere return to Allah, using Abu Sufyan's acceptance of Islam as an example. Finally, he says people may judge Islam by our character, so our patience and conduct should reflect our faith.
- What is one habit you want Allah to help you change this week?
- How can our family practice controlling anger?
- When might a friendship make it harder to follow your values?
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