Taqwa brings relief and lawful provision
“If you have one percent doubt that what you're doing is not okay, don't do it.”
Practicing taqwa by choosing what pleases Allah brings relief from hardship and provision through unexpected halal means.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces the Qur'an as guidance through stories, commands, examples, and conditional formulas.
- Explains the Surah At-Talaq formula that taqwa brings relief and unexpected provision.
- Defines taqwa as checking whether one's words and actions please or anger Allah.
- Applies the formula to divorce by rejecting revenge, oppression, false testimony, and child deprivation.
- Applies it to wealth by urging halal income and patience instead of dishonest shortcuts.
- Warns against gambling in casinos, lotteries, sports betting, peer wagers, and online platforms.
In the khateeb's words
“Before I say something, I ask myself, is this gonna make Allah happy or angry for me? Before I do something, I ask myself, is this gonna make Allah angry or happy for me?”
“If you have one percent doubt that what you're doing is not okay, don't do it. And that is taqwa.”
“I cannot deprive my children from their mom or their dad. I cannot ruin someone's life just because I'm upset or I'm hurt.”
“The problem when you get it the haram way you get the sin with it. The money will go but the sin will stay.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches a simple Qur'anic formula: when we practice taqwa, being mindful of Allah, He can make a way out of hardship and provide from unexpected places. We are encouraged to pause before speaking, earning, spending, or treating someone badly and ask whether Allah is pleased. This matters especially during divorce, when anger can tempt people to lie, seek revenge, or unfairly separate children from a parent; the speaker urges fairness and dignity. The same principle applies to earning money: choose halal work and income, avoid gambling and other tempting shortcuts, and trust that provision will come without disobedience. The goal is patient, principled living with confidence that Allah controls our provision.
- What is one situation where you could pause and ask whether Allah is pleased?
- Why might someone be tempted by fast money, and what could help them choose patience?
- What kinds of betting or gambling should our family be careful to avoid?
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