Let taqwa guide every part of life
“Whatever you do, if you do good, it will come back to yourself.”
Taqwa, understood as awareness and obedience to Allah, should shape private conduct, speech, family relationships, marriage, generosity, and self-accountability.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Defines taqwa as awareness of Allah in private and public life, with accountability for hidden actions.
- Warns against harmful speech, gossip, division, and sectarian disrespect; urges stronger family and Muslim relationships.
- Applies taqwa to marriage by challenging cultural pressure, costly weddings, and obstacles facing young people.
- Encourages sharing blessings through marriage assistance, sadaqah, and practical help for those in need.
- Connects obedience, istighfar, remembrance, and masjid participation with respect, sustenance, and emotional calm.
- Calls for self-examination, precaution, and readiness for death through the example of a fatal motorcycle accident.
In the khateeb's words
“Whatever you do, if you do good, it will come back to yourself. If you do bad, it will still come back to yourself. So think before you do something.”
“Education is not fixing anything. Beauty is not fixing anything.”
“We have to have a budget for marriage of people. We have to help people.”
“Sometimes the blessing of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala comes to you. Don't take everything for yourself. Share it with other people.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that taqwa means remembering Allah in our thoughts, choices, and treatment of others. He encouraged us to protect people from hurtful words, avoid spreading gossip, and build relationships across disagreements. He urged families to make marriage easier through good character, support, and simpler celebrations without waste. Through a story about sharing tea, he reminded us to share our blessings and help people in need, even with small gifts. He also encouraged us to take practical steps when facing difficulties while turning to Allah in prayer and remembrance.
- What could you say to bring people together when a conversation turns into gossip?
- What is one way we can make life easier for someone in our family this week?
- What blessing could you share tomorrow, even without spending money?
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