Make Muharram a month of return
“Every single moment that goes by is a step closer to the appointment of Allah that we all have.”
Muharram is a sacred opportunity to turn back to Allah, strengthen worship, abandon sin, and trust His promise before our inevitable meeting with Him.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Uses Anas ibn Nadhur at Uhud to frame the sacrifice demanded by longing for Jannah.
- Connects passing time and recurring sacred seasons with the approaching meeting with Allah.
- Explains Muharram’s sacred status and its special merit for fasting.
- Urges beginning the Islamic year with worship and building lasting habits.
- Presents Muharram as another chance to repent, improve, and return to Allah.
- Relates Ashura to Musa’s rescue and teaches tawakkul and taqwa during hardship.
In the khateeb's words
“What is a person willing to do in order to receive the pleasure of Allah, the glad tidings of Jannah on the day of judgment?”
“Every single moment that goes by is a step closer to the appointment of Allah that we all have.”
“The purpose of these seasons is to create momentum, to create some sort of strength and consistency.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb asked us to think about what Jannah is worth to us and what we are willing to give up to please Allah. He brought that question into everyday life by urging us to stop delaying prayer and repentance. He described Muharram as a sacred opportunity to begin again through worship, fasting, connecting with the Quran, and leaving bad habits. These special seasons can help us build good habits that continue throughout the year, and their repeated arrival reminds us of Allah's mercy. Through the story of Musa at the sea, he reminded us to turn to Allah with trust and hope when we feel surrounded by difficulties.
- What is one thing that distracts you from prayer, and what might help?
- What small good habit could we practice together this month?
- When you feel stuck or worried, how could Musa's trust in Allah encourage you?
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