Forgive others before seeking Allah’s forgiveness
“Forgive and you will see what Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala will do for you.”
True devotion requires forgiving others, repairing family relationships, and entering Ramadan with a heart free of resentment.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Challenges listeners to seek Allah’s forgiveness while forgiving their brothers
- Explains that reconciliation can outweigh voluntary fasting, prayer, and charity
- Warns that grudges delay forgiveness and emphasizes forgiving for Allah’s sake
- Uses examples from Abu Bakr, the Prophet, Yusuf, debts, inheritance, and family disputes
- Clarifies that limited distance may be justified to prevent harm or encourage reform
- Urges the community to enter Ramadan without hatred and maintain mutual care
In the khateeb's words
“How are you going to ask Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala to forgive you and you cannot forgive your brothers?”
“you will enjoy your life when you forgive when you learn how to forgive to empty your heart from any bad feeling any hatred”
“Don't enter Ramadan while you have any hatred, any envy, any bad feeling towards anyone. Forgive and you will see what Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala will do for you.”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that asking Allah for forgiveness should move us to forgive others too. The khateeb described repairing relationships as an important act of worship and urged us not to let money, pride, or old mistakes keep families apart. He recognized that forgiveness can be difficult and that serious harm can be a valid reason to keep some distance. As Ramadan approaches, he encouraged us to work on clearing hatred and envy from our hearts. He also celebrated the community’s offers to help a family, showing how love becomes real through caring actions.
- What could you say to begin making peace after an argument?
- When jealousy or anger sticks around, what helps you work through it?
- What is one way our family could help someone this week?
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