15:35 Потому что ваша связь…23:46 Вы должны проверить…27:17 I wish I did not take…
Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 26, 2025.

Choose relationships that strengthen faith

DeSoto House of · Emad Hamdan

“I wish I did not take so-and-so as my BFF.”

The khateeb, at 27:17

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In one sentence

Because worldly relationships may collapse on Judgment Day unless grounded in taqwa and love of Allah, Muslims should examine their relationships and choose companions who draw them toward faith.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The khutbah opens with Qur'anic reminders that close friends become enemies on Judgment Day except the God-conscious.
  2. It explains taqwa as awareness of Allah guiding every decision, beyond knowledge or technical expertise.
  3. It contrasts relationships based on worldly benefit with relationships rooted in love of Allah.
  4. It urges listeners to examine their relationships with Allah, themselves, family, friends, and others.
  5. It warns that close friends shape behavior, secrets, and online conduct, especially for children.
  6. It closes with supplications for families and reminders about community educational programs.
Try this week
Examine relationships with Allah, yourself, family, friends, and the people around you.
Choose companions who bring you closer to Allah rather than relationships based on greed or worldly benefit.
Notice how friends influence your behavior, speech, secrets, and online activity.
Pay close attention to what children do online and guide their digital relationships.
Protect confidences and choose people who will protect yours.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 43Used to explain that intimate friends become enemies on Judgment Day except the muttaqun.
Surah 25Used to warn against choosing a close companion who leads someone away from remembrance.
Surah 3Used to affirm that the accepted religion with Allah is Islam.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Потому что ваша связь основана на любви к Аллаху, и И даже если мы очень слабы и делаем много ошибок, когда мы плачем, мы быстро отрекаемся.”
DeSoto House of · DeSoto, TX
Play from 15:35
“Вы должны проверить отношения, которые у вас есть в этой мире. С собой, с вашим Сыном, с вашими важными отношениями, с собой и с своим Сыном.”
DeSoto House of · DeSoto, TX
Play from 23:46
“I wish I did not take so-and-so as my BFF. как человека, с которым я много времени и энергии провожу.”
DeSoto House of · DeSoto, TX
Play from 27:17
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that not every relationship lasts beyond this life. The strongest relationships are built around love of Allah and help us become better Muslims. We should examine how our friendships, family relationships, and personal choices affect our faith. Friends can shape our behavior and online habits, so we should choose them carefully. Parents should pay attention to children's online lives and guide them with wisdom and care.

  1. Which relationships help you become kinder and closer to Allah?
  2. What makes someone a trustworthy friend?
  3. How can we make our online choices reflect our values?
Where it was given

The masjid

DeSoto House of Peace531 W Belt Line Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115Jumu'ah “Jumuah Prayer”, “Khutbah”, “1:30 PM”
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