Taqwa guides us in private and public
“For whoever has taqwa of Allah, He makes for him a beneficial solution and a way out of difficulties and He provides for him from sources He never imagined.”
Taqwa, living with mindful fear of Allah and awareness that He sees us, should guide private and public conduct because it brings divine guidance, protection, ease, forgiveness, provision, and success.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The khutbah opens with praise, testimony of faith, and a reminder to fear Allah and remain submitted.
- Jumu'ah attendance is presented as responding to Allah's call to remembrance and leaving business behind.
- Taqwa is described as the quality receiving Allah's closeness, protection, love, and support.
- Ramadan fasting and Ihsan are connected to developing awareness that Allah sees us, especially when alone.
- The speaker lists Quranic promises associated with taqwa, including relief, provision, ease, forgiveness, accepted deeds, and prosperity.
In the khateeb's words
“So you want to be one of the Muhsins. And so knowing and being reminded that Allah knows everything.”
“And to have the kind of taqwa that even when you're alone by yourself and it's just yourself, that inshallah you're acting in a way that pleases Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“for whoever has taqwa of Allah. He makes for him a beneficial solution and a way out of difficulties and He provides for him from sources he never imagined.”
“Allah only accepts deeds from those who have taqwa. If a deed is not done with taqwa, it will not be accepted.”
For the dinner table
Today, Imam Abdul-Hafiz reminded us to be grateful that Allah helped us come to Jumu'ah and put a good intention into action. He focused on taqwa: being mindful of Allah, fearing His displeasure, and choosing what pleases Him. He explained that Allah loves and supports those who have taqwa, and that fasting helps us develop this awareness. He also reminded us that Allah sees us when we are with others and when we are alone. The khutbah encouraged us to bring that awareness into our daily choices and trust Allah for help through difficulties.
- What is one good intention you could put into action this week?
- What helps you remember Allah when you are on your own?
- How could something you learned from fasting help you at school or at home?
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