Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Six qualities that earn Allah's love
“You have to apply justice even if justice is against you.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that the true goal of a Muslim is to earn Allah's love by embodying taqwa, sincere repentance, ihsan, patience, trust in Allah, and justice.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The speaker opens with funeral duas and urges worshippers to listen attentively during the khutbah.
- Human and worldly love are contrasted with Allah's enduring, unconditional love.
- Taqwa and tawbah are explained as resisting sin and returning humbly to Allah.
- Ihsan and sabr are presented as spiritual excellence and patient acceptance of Allah's decree.
- Tawakkul is illustrated through hardship, including Gaza, while justice requires standing for truth even against family or oneself.
- The khutbah concludes by urging all six qualities and praying to be among those Allah loves.
Try this week
Resist sins when they appear through social media, private situations, or friendships.
Regularly admit sins to Allah and make sincere tawbah.
Pursue excellence in prayer, charity, relationships, and religious practice.
Respond to hardship with sabr and acceptance of Allah's decree.
Say “Bismillah, tawakkaltu ala Allah” when leaving home and rely on Allah.
Stand for justice even when it conflicts with family loyalty or personal bias.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 5Used to argue that justice must prevail despite family ties, loyalty, or personal relationships.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“A person who crushes their ego for the sake of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, Allah loves those kind of people.”
“You have to apply justice even if justice is against you.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah says that love drives much of what people do, but human love can be conditional and temporary, while Allah’s love does not fade or depend on status. It identifies six qualities Allah loves: taqwa, tawbah, ihsan, sabr, tawakkul, and justice. We are urged to put Allah above our desires, ego, pain, plans, and personal bias, including during suffering and family conflicts. The goal is to live these qualities sincerely so that we are among those Allah loves.
- Where can we choose Allah’s approval over popularity or personal desire this week?
- What does doing something with ihsan look like at home or school?
- How can we be fair when someone we love has done something wrong?
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