Sincere repentance must change your actions

Sincere, immediate repentance is required of every believer and should transform Muslims into active reformers who improve society, including through civic participation.

The khutbah in 6 steps

1. Establishes tawbah as an obligation for every believer, not only obvious sinners.
2. Explains repentance through divine prompting, regret, stopping sin, and firm resolve.
3. Applies repentance to both Allah’s rights and people’s rights, requiring restitution and repair.
4. Describes tawbah’s spiritual benefits and the times when repentance is no longer accepted.
5. Uses Pharaoh and a late convert to emphasize the importance of one’s final deeds.
6. Calls Muslims to become reformers who participate in elections and improve their communities.