Build your values on accountability to Allah
“Is this actually going to please Allah, or is this going to anger Him?”
The khutbah argues that genuine moral values must be rooted in accountability to Allah, while values based on comfort, power, or convenience collapse under pressure, so Muslims should cultivate steadfast faith through worship, community, and exemplary sacrifice.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Contrasts selective international outrage over Qatar, Russia, Israel, and Palestinian suffering.
- Argues that hypocrisy exposes values abandoned when comfort, power, or money are threatened.
- Explains Quranic images of a crumbling foundation and a deeply rooted, fruitful tree.
- Urges Muslims to cultivate iman through prayer, worship, reminders, and exemplary stories.
- Concludes by calling listeners toward knowledge of Allah, patience, and steadfastness.
In the khateeb's words
“Those who build their foundation on the fear and pleasure of Allah Those who only care Is this actually going to please Allah Or is this going to anger Him That's a very different foundation”
“Even if no one else seems to care All that matters is Allah”
“It takes a lot of work to cultivate Especially when there are scary times”
“He knows what he is risking He knows his whole family Is being put in danger By him trying to care For patients”
For the dinner table
The khutbah says that public institutions often claim to value human rights and freedom, yet abandon those principles when money, power, or comfort are at stake. It connects this contradiction to Quranic images of a crumbling foundation and a tree with firm roots. Muslims are urged to strengthen their iman through prayer, worship, family and community reminders, and stories of the prophets, companions, and faithful people today. Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is presented as an example of someone who continued caring for children in Gaza despite threats, loss, and imprisonment. The message is to build a faith that remains steady in frightening and difficult times.
- Where do you think our values are tested most often?
- What is one worship habit that could help keep your faith rooted?
- Which example from the khutbah stayed with you, and why?
The masjid
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