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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 10, 2026.

Small good deeds still count with Allah

Masjid Salahadeen

“Never ever belittle goodness or good that you do, no matter how small it is.”

The khateeb, at 20:07

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In one sentence

Because Allah gives believers a favorable scale of deeds, Muslims should cultivate sincere intentions, resist small sins, and never belittle even the smallest good deed.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with testimony, Quranic exhortations to taqwa, submission, kinship, and truthful speech.
  2. Recounts a near-fatal saw-blade injury as a reminder of Allah’s protection and life’s fragility.
  3. Introduces the “Seeds of change” theme by comparing intentions to seeds cultivated in the heart.
  4. Explains how Shaytan targets small acts and how Allah multiplies good deeds while limiting punishment for evil.
  5. Urges listeners to use opportunities such as Ramadan, restrain anger and arguments, and follow bad deeds with good ones.
  6. Closes by encouraging every small act of goodness because it may tip the scale on Judgment Day.
Try this week
Renew and guard your intentions before acting.
Resist small sins, distractions, and compromises in worship.
Let go of arguments for Allah’s sake, even when you are right.
Follow a bad deed with a good deed.
Do small acts of charity and goodness, especially during Ramadan.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to argue that actions are judged according to intentions.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to explain that good deeds are multiplied, abandoned evil can become good, and committed evil is recorded once.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“That one little piece of bone Is the reason I'm still standing here Right now By the qadr of Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ana”
Masjid Salahadeen · Plano
Play from 8:10
“Intentions are in the heart And if the heart Is not fertile ground Intentions become corrupt In and of themselves”
Masjid Salahadeen · Plano
Play from 10:27
“Never Ever belittle Goodness Or good That you do No matter how small it is”
Masjid Salahadeen · Plano
Play from 20:07
“Do what you can And leave the rest To Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Masjid Salahadeen · Plano
Play from 22:49
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb shared how a serious accident reminded him that life is fragile and that Allah gives us blessings we often overlook. He compared our intentions to seeds: they belong in the heart and need care to grow into good actions. He reminded us that we cannot know another person's intentions, because those are between that person and Allah. He described Allah's generosity in rewarding sincere intentions and multiplying good deeds, and encouraged us to hold back from wrongdoing for Allah's sake. Even a small act of kindness matters, so we can each do the good within our reach and leave the rest to Allah.

  1. What is one blessing you used today without thinking about it?
  2. If a good intention were a seed, what could you do tomorrow to help yours grow?
  3. What small kindness could we do together as a family this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Salahadeen4030 Split Trail Rd, Plano, TXArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Salahadeen30 khutbahs
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