Trust Allah and grow in righteousness
“Be with those who trust Allah, and you are going to be with them.”
Feeling Allah's all-encompassing knowledge and special support should lead believers to righteousness, trust, and concrete habits of reflection, good company, and increased worship.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Defines righteousness as obeying commands with knowledge and hope while avoiding prohibitions with knowledge and fear.
- Explains general and special forms of al-ma'iyyah, Allah's encompassing knowledge and support.
- Uses Musa at the Red Sea and the Prophet with Abu Bakr in the cave as examples of trusting Allah.
- Calls listeners to reflect on Allah's observance, power, and hearing.
- Urges believers to keep company with people who trust Allah.
- Encourages increased worship, including prayer and fasting, to strengthen iman and reliance on Allah.
In the khateeb's words
“One of the greatest consequences of a person believing in Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and achieving the level of righteousness is to reach the level of what we call al-ma'iyyya.”
“be with those, who trust Allah, and you are going to be with them, imitating them, following their footsteps, because this is your company”
“the more we increase, our ibadah, praying, fasting, this is not a cliche, this is reality, our iman increases”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that Allah knows everything about us, wherever we are. The khateeb explained that Allah gives special support and protection to those who are righteous, strive to do good, and remain patient. He shared how Musa trusted Allah at the sea and how the Prophet reassured Abu Bakr in the cave. To bring these lessons into everyday life, he encouraged us to reflect on Allah’s names, remembering that Allah observes us, has power over everything, and hears us. He also encouraged us to choose companions who strengthen our trust in Allah and to grow in worship, including prayer and fasting. As a family, we can help each other turn what we heard into thoughtful choices and steady acts of worship.
- When you feel afraid, what could you remember from the story of Musa at the sea?
- What does a friend do that helps you remember Allah and feel encouraged?
- What small act of worship could we help each other practice this week?
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