Obey Allah when the future feels uncertain
“Only do what you have the ability to do and let Allah take care of the rest.”
By studying the repeated word asbaha in the story of Musa, believers can overcome uncertainty by obeying Allah, taking responsible action, repenting quickly, and trusting Allah with the outcome.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The khutbah addresses uncertainty about the future and responding to personal and global oppression through the story of Musa.
- It examines Musa’s mother, whose obedience and trust were tested when she placed her child in the river.
- It applies this lesson to prayer, new spiritual efforts, tawakkul, and doing what lies within one’s control.
- It turns to Musa’s accidental killing, immediate repentance, and the assurance that Allah forgives sincere return.
- It follows Musa’s escape and eventual prophetic mission, then contrasts Qarun’s wealth and social-media comparison with taqwa and ethical living.
- It concludes by urging daily seriousness, reliance on Allah, consciousness of Him, and persistent good deeds.
In the khateeb's words
“Now coming back to us, we will always, every single day, and we should be, embarking new paths to getting close to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“Only do what you have the ability to do and let Allah take care of the rest.”
“All we have to do is every day, take it seriously, rely on Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and be conscious of Him.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah says that confusion about the future can be answered by returning to Allah’s commands and promises. Through Musa’s mother, Musa’s repentance, and Qarun’s story, it teaches us to do what we can, trust Allah with what we cannot control, and turn back quickly after mistakes. It warns that comparing ourselves with wealthy or admired people can lead us toward dishonesty and forgetfulness. The practical message is to pray, seek forgiveness, resist harmful influences, and keep taking sincere steps toward Allah each day.
- What is something you can control this week, and what should you leave to Allah?
- Why is asking forgiveness better than making excuses?
- How can we avoid comparing our lives with people we see online?
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