Time is a trust before Allah
“There are two blessings which many people waste, health and free time.”
Because time is the substance of life and a trust for which people will answer before Allah, Muslims should spend it in worship, righteous action, learning, and beneficial service rather than idleness.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Life, day, and night are presented as blessings from Allah requiring gratitude.
- Time, health, youth, wealth, and free time are described as opportunities commonly wasted through materialism and entertainment.
- Quranic and prophetic reminders establish accountability for life, knowledge, wealth, and bodily health.
- Muslim communities are urged to provide youth with productive, morally refining activities.
- Examples from the Prophet, companions, Ibn Masud, al-Tabari, and Ibn al-Jawzi reinforce disciplined use of time and lifelong striving.
In the khateeb's words
“Time is a golden opportunity and those squandering it are described as foolish.”
“There are two blessings which many people waste, health and free time.”
“So be conscious of Allah and use your time wisely, for you will inevitably receive the returns.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that time is one of Allah’s greatest gifts because our lives are made from it. Health, youth, wealth, and free time are blessings that can disappear, so we should use them for worship, learning, good deeds, and service. The speaker reminds us that we will be asked how we used our lives, knowledge, wealth, and bodies. He also calls on communities to give young people meaningful activities instead of leaving them to harmful or empty entertainment. Every day is an opportunity to make our deeds grow before our time runs out.
- What is one part of your free time you would like to use more wisely this week?
- How could our family turn a break or vacation into something beneficial and enjoyable?
- What good deed could you repeat daily so your deeds keep growing?
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