Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 10, 2025.
True success means pleasing Allah
“Our ultimate success is to please Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
In one sentence
True success is pleasing Allah and attaining Paradise by obeying Him, following the Prophet, cultivating taqwa, and carrying Quranic and Ramadan discipline into daily life.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces true success through the adhan's call to falah and Quranic guidance.
- Defines success as obedience to Allah, following the Messenger, and developing taqwa.
- Contrasts temporary worldly desires with Allah's approval, Paradise, and rescue from Hellfire.
- Reminds listeners that life is fleeting and urges prayer, good deeds, remembrance, and preparation for death.
- Connects success with studying the Quran, following the Sunnah, prophetic character, and navigating diverse environments.
- Calls listeners to preserve Ramadan's spiritual energy throughout the year and closes with prayers for believers and people facing hardship.
Try this week
Maintain the obligatory prayers and add Sunnah prayers and night worship.
Study the Quran and the life and guidance of the Prophet.
Keep Allah's remembrance and the declaration of faith close to the tongue.
Carry Ramadan's motivation and discipline throughout the entire year.
Use Quranic and prophetic guidance to navigate work and other environments.
Remain careful on the roads and mindful that life can end unexpectedly.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 24:52Presents obedience, fear of Allah, and God-consciousness as the formula for success.
Quran 3:14Contrasts worldly attractions and desires with the better return from Allah.
Quran 2:2Describes the Quran as guidance for those conscious of Allah.
Quran 3:185Defines ultimate success as avoiding Hellfire and entering Paradise.
Quran 5:3Uses the perfection of the religion to urge adherence to its guidance.
Quran 21:107Highlights the Prophet's role as a mercy to all the worlds.
Quran 6:162Supports dedicating prayer, life, and death to Allah.
Sahih MuslimInvokes the best speech as Allah's Book, the best guidance as the Prophet's guidance, and innovation as misguidance.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Our ultimate success is to please Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“The true and ultimate success is avoiding what is dreaded.”
“the muslims should be able to adapt to any environment there is if they study this kitab”
“that's the purpose of ramadan to extract out of you the best of yourself”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that real success is not mainly wealth, status, or worldly pleasure. Real success is pleasing Allah by obeying Him, following the Prophet, and growing in taqwa. Because life is short, we should prepare for the hereafter through prayer, good deeds, remembrance, and study of the Quran and Sunnah. Ramadan shows us that we can strengthen our worship and character, and we should try to keep that energy throughout the year. We should also show mercy, navigate society with good character, and care about people facing hardship.
- What does seeking Allah's approval look like in a normal family decision?
- Which Ramadan habit would you most like to continue all year?
- How can studying the Quran help us handle school, work, or difficult situations?
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