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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.

Purifying the soul leads to success

Masjid Younis · Ismail Hamdi

“The successful person is he who conquers his nafs and he does not give in to his nafs.”

The khateeb, at 16:05

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In one sentence

A Muslim succeeds by disciplining and purifying the nafs through worship, restraint, avoidance of doubtful and forbidden matters, and constant repentance, thereby keeping the heart sound.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Taqwa requires living Islam sincerely so one's ending reflects one's daily life.
  2. After addressing September 11 and rejecting terrorism, the khateeb introduces purification of the soul.
  3. Surah al-Shams presents purification of the nafs as the path to success.
  4. The halal, haram, and doubtful-matters framework shows how restraint protects the heart.
  5. Prayer, fasting, charity, Hajj, good conduct, and disciplined routines purify the soul.
  6. The khutbah closes by urging constant istighfar and tawbah in a culture centered on comfort.
Try this week
Perform the five daily prayers consistently and on time.
Fast and practice other forms of disciplined self-restraint.
Avoid doubtful matters as well as clearly forbidden actions.
Give zakah and sadaqah, including when the nafs urges you to give less.
Practice constant istighfar and tawbah.
Be good to parents, forgive others, and restrain anger.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 59Used to urge constant self-assessment and preparation for the Day of Judgment.
Surah 91Used to explain the soul's capacity for sin or taqwa and the success of purification.
Surah 62Used to explain that the messenger teaches revelation, wisdom, and purification.
Surah 3Used to explain that the messenger teaches revelation, wisdom, and purification.
Surah 2Used to explain that the messenger teaches revelation, wisdom, and purification.
Surah 11Used to teach that prayer and good deeds erase bad deeds.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So indeed the successful person, indeed the successful person is he who conquers his nafs and he does not give in to his nafs.”
Masjid Younis · Prospect Park, NJ
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“Loving salah, enjoying sujood, enjoying coming to the majid is signs of a pure heart.”
Masjid Younis · Prospect Park, NJ
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that caring for our hearts means learning not to follow every desire. The khateeb explained that prayer, fasting, and giving help us practice discipline and grow closer to Allah. Being good to our parents, forgiving others, and controlling anger are also ways to purify our hearts. He encouraged us to reflect regularly on our actions and what we are preparing for the Day of Judgment. He closed by urging us to keep asking Allah for forgiveness and turning back to Him, making room for our spiritual lives amid everyday distractions.

  1. When you feel angry, what could help you pause and respond kindly?
  2. How could we make asking Allah for forgiveness part of our family routine?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Younis (ICPC-Younis)190 Haledon Ave, Prospect Park, NJ 07508KhateebIsmail HamdiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Younis52 khutbahs
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