Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 11, 2026.
Allah's love is shown through obedience
DEIC · Mohamed El Hewizy
“The love of Allah is not by words by actions.”
In one sentence
Allah's love is recognized not by wealth or comfort but by faith, obedience, kindness, patience through tests, repentance, continued worship, service to others, and a good ending.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Contrasts the belief that wealth and comfort prove Allah's love with the Quran's account of divine love.
- Explains that love is proven through obedience, prioritizing Allah over family, work, and money, and following the Prophet.
- Presents faith, protection from worldly temptation, kindness, and meaningful trials as signs of divine love.
- Describes repentance, opportunities to serve others, people's affection, wisdom, and inner peace as further signs.
- Shows that delayed desires, continued worship, and decisions shaped by the Quran and Sunnah can indicate Allah's love.
- Closes by encouraging hope for a good ending and praying for love, forgiveness, service, and the deceased.
Try this week
Prioritize Allah in daily decisions, including attending Fajr and arriving for Jumu'ah.
Follow the Quran and Sunnah when shaping desires, speech, and choices.
Respond to trials with patience and acceptance rather than asking why.
Continue worship after Ramadan through fasting, congregational prayer, charity, and night prayer.
Repent promptly after sin and ask Allah for help with remembrance and worship.
Treat people kindly and serve relatives, neighbors, the poor, and anyone who asks for help.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 5:54Describes people Allah loves as humble with believers, firm, striving in His path, and unafraid of blame.
Quran 89:15-16Rejects the assumption that abundance means honor and restricted provision means humiliation.
Quran 4:69Connects obedience to Allah and the Messenger with the company of the righteous.
Quran 3:31Argues that claiming love of Allah requires following the Prophet.
Quran 29:2Frames trials as tests of faith rather than proof of divine rejection.
Quran 2:155Frames trials as tests of faith rather than proof of divine rejection.
Quran 2:216Explains that people may love what harms them or dislike what benefits them.
Quran 94:7-8Supports continuing one act of worship with another and worshipping until certainty.
Quran 15:99Supports continuing one act of worship with another and worshipping until certainty.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“if Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala gives you tawfiq to repent to Him after committing the sin it means Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala loves you”
“if Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala loves His servant He will use him to serve his people”
“the love of Allah is not by words by actions”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah taught that everyone may claim to love Allah, but real love appears in obedience and daily conduct. Signs of Allah’s love include faith, kindness, patience through tests, repentance after sin, peace of heart, continued worship, and being given chances to serve others. The imam reminded us that money and worldly success are not proof of divine favor; blessings can be a test, while a delay may protect our faith and family. We should prioritize prayer, follow the Quran and Sunnah, respond kindly, help people in need, and ask Allah to let us end our lives doing good.
- What is one action that could show love for Allah this week?
- How can we keep money and possessions in our hands rather than our hearts?
- Who could our family help or serve this week?
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