Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, May 3, 2026.
Faith in the unseen shapes daily life
“We're preparing for the next world in this world.”
In one sentence
True guidance requires faith in the unseen that shapes every part of life into obedient service to Allah, while Muslims continue the Prophet’s merciful mission and patiently face its trials.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The Quran guides people of taqwa whose faith reaches beyond the visible to Allah and the unseen.
- Belief in Allah, revelation, messengers, destiny, and the afterlife establishes life’s purpose.
- Worship and righteous action include devotion and ethical conduct in every relationship and setting.
- Muslims must continue the Prophet’s message of mercy and goodness by embodying and sharing Islam.
- The khutbah closes by urging mutual encouragement, patience, taqwa, prayer, and remembrance.
Try this week
Pattern worship, work, shopping, vacations, and relationships on obedience and servitude to Allah.
Join with other believers and encourage one another to fulfill religious responsibility.
Bear trials and tribulations patiently.
Demonstrate and communicate Islam’s message of mercy, goodness, and blessing.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“their belief is that whatever they see is being controlled by what they don't see”
“we're not created for this world we're created for the next world we're preparing for the next world in this world”
“the continuation of this mercy to humanity is to be continued through this Ummah which means we're going to have to stand up and fulfill our obligation”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Allah’s guidance benefits people who truly believe in Him and the unseen, not only what they can see. The speaker says our life here is a journey and preparation for the real life after death, so faith should shape our worship, work, relationships, shopping, and travel. Muslims are also responsible for carrying forward the Prophet Muhammad’s message of mercy and goodness. Because that responsibility can bring tests, we should encourage one another, remain patient, and live by Islam.
- What is one everyday activity you could do with more awareness that Allah is watching?
- What does it mean to be a traveler in this world?
- How can our family show mercy and goodness to others this week?
Where it was given
The masjid
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