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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 13, 2026.

Taqwa prepares you for the hereafter

OBKIC · Abdullahi Jaranow

“The best sustenance you can prepare for this journey is taqwa.”

The khateeb, at 6:15

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In one sentence

Taqwa is the central aim of Islam and the best provision for the hereafter, expressed through consistent God-consciousness, repentance after sin, and good character toward others.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines taqwa as the purpose of Islam, worship, and Jumu'ah, while emphasizing accountability in the hereafter.
  2. Explains life's brevity and presents taqwa as the best provision for the journey to the hereafter.
  3. Uses the hadith of Mu'adh ibn Jabal to introduce awareness of Allah everywhere, especially during tests, and avoidance of haram.
  4. Teaches that after sin, believers should repent, follow the sin with good deeds, and repair harm caused to others.
  5. Presents good character as the third pillar, emphasizing self-awareness, accepting feedback, and avoiding harm to neighbors and family.
  6. Concludes by asking Allah to grant taqwa, good character, and sincere repentance.
Try this week
Remember Allah and remain consistent in worship wherever you are.
Pray the five daily prayers on time, including while traveling or on vacation.
When you sin, repent, seek forgiveness, and follow the sin with a good deed.
Increase tahajjud, sadaqah, istighfar, and acts of kindness after making a mistake.
Apologize and seek forgiveness when you harm family, friends, or community members.
Repay improperly taken wealth and work to purify one's finances.
Develop self-awareness, listen to feedback, and actively treat people with better character.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The best sustenance you can prepare for this journey is taqwa.”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
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“It's not the mistake that defines you. It's what did you do after the mistake.”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
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“how do you make other people feel people turn away people frown that is a good measure to know your character”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that taqwa means being conscious of Allah wherever we are, including at home and when life feels difficult. The imam shared three practical ways to grow: remember Allah consistently, follow mistakes with repentance and good deeds, and treat people with good character. We can feel sad or angry and still choose words that please Allah. Taqwa does not mean being perfect; when we hurt someone, we should apologize, seek forgiveness, and work to repair the harm. As a family, we can help each other notice our habits, listen when someone feels hurt, and practice kindness alongside our worship.

  1. What could help you remember Allah during a busy school day?
  2. When you hurt someone's feelings, what could you do to help make things right?
  3. What does treating people well look like when you feel angry?
Where it was given

The masjid

Omar Bin Al-Khattab Islamic Center12622 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178KhateebAbdullahi JaranowMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at OBKIC106 khutbahs
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