The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 27, 2026.
Muharram calls us to good deeds
“As we are in the month of Muharram, try to increase the amount of good that we do.”
In one sentence
Muharram's sacredness should lead believers to increase good deeds, reflect on Allah's signs, resist arrogance, and remember the injustice suffered by Husayn.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Urges listeners to examine their intentions behind extra worship and fasting.
- Uses Allah's reminders of Bani Israel's blessings and disobedience to connect reflection with iman and taqwa.
- Introduces Muharram as a sacred month requiring greater care around sin and greater effort in righteous deeds.
- Reflects on Husayn's death as a tragedy connected to power, pride, and arrogant leadership.
- Concludes by warning against arrogance, emphasizing leadership accountability, and praying for Ahlul Bayt.
- Ends with Quran recitation and welcomes a new Muslim who says the shahada.
Try this week
Examine your intentions behind extra worship and fasting.
Increase righteous deeds during Muharram.
Be especially mindful of pride, arrogance, and the sins they may cause.
Reflect on Allah's signs and blessings to increase taqwa.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Uses the repeated reminders of Bani Israel's blessings and disobedience to argue that reflection should increase iman and taqwa.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“So as we are in the month of Muharram try to increase the amount of good that we do. And try to be cognizant and mindful of the sins within ourselves.”
“We are one Ummah from the time of the Prophet salallahu alayhi wasalam until now. And from now until the day of Qiyamah.”
“Arrogance is one of the most destructive negative traits that a human being can carry. And it increases the human's capacity to do injustice.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Muharram is a sacred month in which we should be especially careful about sin and eager to do good. The khutbah reminds us that worship matters most when our intentions are sincere and draw us closer to Allah. Reflecting on Allah's blessings can strengthen our faith and awareness of Him. Remembering the death of Husayn teaches us about the terrible consequences of arrogance and unjust power. We should ask Allah to cleanse our hearts, help us act justly, and guide anyone entrusted with leadership.
- What helps you make sure your good actions are done sincerely for Allah?
- What can pride make a person do to others?
- How can we show care for people who have suffered injustice?
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