Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 30, 2026.
Faith must be guarded through daily effort
“Instead of pointing fingers, we have to ask questions of ourselves first.”
In one sentence
Iman is Allah’s precious favor, so Muslims must continually seek guidance, strengthen faith through sacrifice and Sunnah, and fulfill their civic responsibility.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Iman and Islam are Allah’s completed, lasting favor.
- Faith is not guaranteed, so believers must ask for guidance daily.
- Abu Talib’s deathbed illustrates that guidance ultimately belongs to Allah.
- Preserving iman requires sacrifice, Sunnah, and resistance to social-media fitnas.
- Muslims should examine themselves and learn what can invalidate iman.
- Voting is presented as a religious and civic responsibility.
Try this week
Ask Allah daily for continued guidance and steadfastness.
Examine your own faith instead of only criticizing others.
Follow the Prophet’s Sunnah in every aspect of life.
Learn what can invalidate iman.
Reflect on the sacrifices of the Sahaba.
Vote and choose the best available candidate.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 5Used to explain that Allah completed the deen and His favor.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“This ni'mah is not cheap. This ni'mah, once we have it, there is no guarantee that we're going to have it continuously.”
“How you become strong in deen? By following the sunnah of Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.”
“And instead of pointing fingers, we have to ask questions of ourselves first. I'm a Muslim. Am I a Muslim? I'm a true Muslim?”
“But if you voted for the right person, for the right candidate, even if he did not win, you have done your job.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that iman is one of Allah’s greatest gifts, but it is not something to take for granted. We should ask Allah for guidance every day, examine our own faith honestly, and strengthen it by following the Prophet’s Sunnah. The story of Abu Talib shows that we can invite and encourage others, but guidance ultimately belongs to Allah. The khateeb also urged Muslims to treat voting as a responsibility and to make the best choice they can.
- What does it mean to protect our iman every day?
- Which Sunnah would you like to practice this week, and why?
- How can we make a responsible choice when every candidate is imperfect?
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