Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.
Use your time before it testifies against you
“Time is not something that we have.”
In one sentence
Because time is our true capital and will testify for or against us, believers should begin the new year with repentance, accountability, and purposeful plans for worship and positive impact.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces time as life itself and the believer’s true capital
- Explains accountability for life, youth, health, and free time
- Calls for self-accountability, repentance, and purification before planning
- Urges planning around obligations, Quran, knowledge, reconciliation, and righteous friendships
- Closes by emphasizing impact over lifespan and urging listeners to enter the year with fewer sins and excuses
Try this week
Review neglected prayers, zakah, charity, and Quran engagement.
Seek guidance through regular Islamic learning, not only academic or worldly study.
Repair relationships with people harmed or wronged.
Evaluate close friendships and distance yourself from influences that pull you away from Allah.
Begin the year with repentance, clear intentions, and a concrete plan for righteous deeds.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 103Used to argue that humanity is in continual loss unless it actively pursues faith and righteous action.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Time is not something that we have. Time is something that we are.”
“Every second that passes is not leaving your schedule. It is leaving your life.”
“Self-accountability, my dear brothers and sisters, is misunderstood. We always equate self-accountability as if it's some sort of self-hatred. But it is on the contrary. It's self-rescue.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that time is not just something we spend; it is part of our lives. Every new year is a chance to look honestly at what we did, repent for what needs repair, and use our remaining time wisely. We should begin with our prayers, Quran, charity, and learning, while also making peace with people we have hurt. Good friends help us stay close to Allah and make our lives more meaningful. What matters most is not simply how long we live, but the good impact we leave behind.
- What is one blessing, such as health or free time, that we sometimes take for granted?
- What is one good action or relationship we want to strengthen this year?
- How can our friends help us become better Muslims?
Where it was given
The masjids
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