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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 3, 2025.

Iman grows through active effort

Masjid Sadar

“We only go up in our iman when we make an effort.”

The khateeb, at 2:37

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In one sentence

Iman is a mercy that must be actively renewed through knowledge, remembrance, prayer, repentance, and forgiveness, especially during worldly trials.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Faith is a mercy, purpose, and natural inclination that requires proactive growth.
  2. Iman withers without knowledge, remembrance, and mindfulness of Allah.
  3. Low faith makes trials, financial stress, and worldly dependence more dangerous.
  4. Believers should return to Allah through dua, effort, tawbah, and trust in His mercy.
  5. Resisting Shaytan means turning to Allah even in small matters and prioritizing Him.
  6. The story of Prophet Yusuf illustrates perseverance through trials and the power of forgiveness.
Try this week
Learn about Allah, Islam, and the Prophet’s life.
Increase remembrance of Allah and make regular dua.
Make tawbah after falling into sin.
Turn to Allah first during financial or personal trials.
Prioritize Allah over wealth and worldly attachments.
Practice forgiveness and soften the heart toward others.
Ask Allah to protect and guide children.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We only go up in our iman When we make an effort When we make a proactive effort”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
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“Allah Is the only one That puts purpose Into your life”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that faith is a mercy and a light, but it needs regular care through knowledge, remembrance, and effort. When life becomes difficult or we fall into sin, we should return to Allah with sincere repentance and prayer rather than believing we are too far gone. Money, work, and family are blessings, but they cannot be the deepest source of lasting peace. The story of Yusuf shows that faith does not remove every trial, yet it can help us endure hardship and forgive others. We can ask Allah to strengthen our faith and guide our families.

  1. What is one small way we can remember Allah more this week?
  2. How can we care for our family without making worldly things more important than Allah?
  3. What can Yusuf’s forgiveness teach us when someone hurts us?
Where it was given

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Masjid Sadar & Community Center216 Ernston Rd, Parlin, NJ 08859Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Sadar69 khutbahs
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