Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 25, 2026.
Shaytan leads people into sin step by step
“This is your enemy, and these are his steps.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that Shaytan gradually leads people into haram through small steps, so believers must resist him through faith, worship, knowledge, sincere intentions, and righteous companionship.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Frames Shaytan as an enemy who abandons people after leading them toward disbelief and sin.
- Explains that temptation begins with small steps and can escalate into major wrongdoing, including sexual sin.
- Urges listeners to guard their gaze, avoid zina, trust Allah’s provision, and avoid unsupported religious rulings.
- Calls for stronger iman through Qur’an, Sunnah, dhikr, prayer, and sincere intentions.
- Recommends righteous friends, remembrance for children, and maintaining the pillars of Islam.
- Closes with supplication, salah, and a reminder about the children’s Quran program.
Try this week
Avoid the first steps and situations that lead toward haram or zina.
Lower the gaze and guard speech, private interactions, and social-media behavior.
Maintain the five daily prayers, pay zakat, fast Ramadan, and perform Hajj when able.
Strengthen iman through Qur’an, Sunnah, and regular dhikr.
Check intentions before and during good deeds, avoiding showing off.
Seek knowledge and say “I don’t know” rather than issuing unsupported halal or haram rulings.
Keep righteous friends who help you return to Qur’an and worship when faith feels weak.
Enroll children in the Quran program if possible.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 59:16Illustrates Shaytan abandoning people after leading them into disbelief.
Quran 7:16-17Describes Shaytan attacking people from different directions and exploiting ingratitude.
Quran 24:21Warns believers not to follow Shaytan’s footsteps.
Quran 17:31Teaches reliance on Allah’s provision rather than fearing poverty for children.
Quran 24:30Supports lowering the gaze as protection from sexual sin.
Quran 17:32Urges believers not even to approach zina.
Quran 35:6Commands believers to treat Shaytan as an enemy.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Ми в цій житті в великій війні проти шатану. Вчора ми згадали, що він був причиною, щоб Адам і Хава їли з дерева,”
“And Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala told us, this is your enemy, and these are his steps. Don't get close to haram.”
“І якщо ви це зробите, то, іншаллах, ми будемо на правильному місці і ми будемо захищені від шейтану.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah taught that Shaytan often leads people toward sin through small, tempting steps rather than one dramatic decision. We were encouraged to notice those first steps, avoid what brings us near haram, and keep our connection with Allah alive through prayer, Quran, dhikr, and sincere intention. The speaker also reminded us that faith rises and falls, so good friends can help us return when we feel weak. As a family, we can choose one doorway to close this week and one act of worship to strengthen together.
- What is one small choice that can lead us toward something harmful or helpful?
- Who helps you become a better Muslim when you feel weak?
- What worship habit could our family strengthen together this week?
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