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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Your worth before Allah comes from taqwa

EPIC · Mohamad Baajour

“You want to know your rank with Allah? Check what is Allah's rank in your life.”

The khateeb, at 19:24

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In one sentence

A person's true worth before Allah is determined by taqwa and how Allah ranks in their daily choices, especially private conduct, not by wealth, appearance, status, or possessions.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. He introduces the lesson that someone undervalued by people may nevertheless be precious to Allah.
  2. He explains that a person's rank with Allah can be assessed by Allah's place in decisions, prayer, and daily priorities.
  3. He contrasts worldly titles with spiritual titles shaped by truthfulness, worship, and moral character.
  4. He teaches that honor comes through taqwa, especially when alone and in conduct at home, rather than appearance or possessions.
  5. He reassures believers of Allah's honor, the angels' prayers, and Allah's protection.
  6. He closes with prayers for Pakistan and other suffering communities, followed by Umrah and youth-conference announcements.
Try this week
Examine where Allah ranks in major decisions about work, relocation, and family.
Pray on time instead of delaying salah for worldly activities.
Review what occupies your day and prioritize worship, family responsibilities, and beneficial service.
Cultivate taqwa and truthful conduct when alone, not only in public.
Bring children's religious questions to qualified people of knowledge rather than relying only on social media.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You want to know your rank with Allah? Check what is Allah's rank in your life.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 19:24
“If you are a believer, you are so precious to Allah.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 25:24
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah asks us to measure our worth by taqwa rather than wealth, appearance, or worldly titles. We can examine where Allah comes in our decisions, how carefully we pray, and what occupies our days. True character appears especially when we are alone and with our families. Believers are precious to Allah and should dedicate their lives to Him. We should also guide our children toward trustworthy knowledge when they encounter doubts.

  1. Where does Allah come into your important decisions?
  2. What does your daily schedule show that you value?
  3. How can we make it easier to ask good questions about faith?
Where it was given

The masjid

East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMKhateebMohamad BaajourMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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