Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Taqwa prepares believers for Imam al-Zaman
“The first quality of the companions of the imam is their taqwa.”
In one sentence
To become companions of Imam al-Zaman, believers must cultivate taqwa through faith in the unseen, regular prayer and remembrance, avoiding evil, and charitable support of those in need.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Recites the narration of the Ahl al-Bayt gathered under the cloak and invokes their special spiritual status.
- Recites a lengthy supplication seeking forgiveness, mercy, protection from punishment, and closeness to Allah.
- Introduces taqwa as the first quality required of companions of Imam al-Zaman.
- Explains belief in the unseen, including resurrection, barzakh, the Prophet, and Imam al-Zaman.
- Calls listeners to establish prayer, remember Allah continually, avoid evil, and encourage others to pray.
- Urges listeners to set aside part of their sustenance for the poor and needy.
- Concludes with a prayer for Imam al-Zaman and his reappearance.
Try this week
Pray regularly and establish namaz as a consistent part of life.
Remember Allah continually and stay away from evil.
Encourage family and community members to pray and support mosque activities.
Set aside part of one's income or savings for the poor and needy.
Work toward the qualities associated with companions of Imam al-Zaman.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Recited as part of the devotional program.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“if you want to be the companion of imam al-zaman alayhi salatu wasalam put some money of that on the side get like ten dollars on the side”
“the first quality of the companions of the imam is their taqwa their piety that means they are so pious they are so mutaqi”
“so the first qualities of the mutaqeen is this that they have submission to the ghaib and imam al-zaman”
“they themselves pray not only that that they just pray they are not only responsible for themselves they are also responsible for the other people”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The speaker reminded us of the special love and honor shown to the Prophet’s family in the narration of the cloak. The main lesson was that anyone hoping to be a companion of Imam al-Zaman should develop taqwa, or careful awareness of Allah. That includes believing in the unseen, praying regularly, remembering Allah, avoiding evil, and helping others pray. It also means sharing our blessings by setting aside money for people who are struggling.
- What is one way we can remember Allah more often this week?
- How could our family make charity a regular habit?
- What does believing in the unseen mean to you in everyday life?
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