Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 26, 2025.
Use Rajab to grow closer to Allah
“I did something wrong; I'm gonna go do something right.”
In one sentence
In Rajab, believers should deepen taqwa by seeking closeness to Allah through fear, hope, gratitude, knowledge, love, quick repentance, and kindness to others.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Rajab is one of the four sacred months, requiring believers not to wrong themselves.
- The Isra and Mi'raj and the change of qibla demonstrate Allah's closeness and attentiveness.
- Taqwa includes fear, hope, gratitude, knowledge of Allah, awe, and sincere love.
- Ibn Juzay's ten paths provide a framework for increasing taqwa.
- Taqwa is measured by quickly following wrongdoing with good deeds and treating people excellently.
- Believers should use Rajab to seek forgiveness, serve others, and prepare spiritually for Ramadan.
Try this week
Ask Allah for forgiveness quickly after doing something wrong.
Follow a bad deed with a good deed.
Treat Muslims and all people with kindness and excellence.
Study Allah's names and attributes.
Reflect on blessings and express gratitude.
Look for opportunities to help people and care for those who are sick or in need.
Use Rajab to grow spiritually and prepare for Ramadan.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 53Used to discuss the Prophet's closeness to Allah during Isra and Mi'raj.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“there are ways to prove to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala that you love Him which is to think about Him to be appreciative of Him to be reflective upon all the blessings that He gave you”
“we are to go back to Allah and say Ya Allah I did something wrong I'm gonna go do something right”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Rajab is a sacred month that invites us to become closer to Allah. The khutbah teaches that taqwa is more than fear; it includes hope, gratitude, knowledge, awe, and sincere love. We can measure our taqwa by how quickly we return to Allah after making a mistake and by how well we treat the people around us. This month, we can learn about Allah's names, notice our blessings, help others, and prepare our hearts for Ramadan.
- What is one blessing you can thank Allah for today?
- How can you repair a mistake quickly this week?
- What is one kind thing you can do for someone around you?
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