Choose obedience now, not later
“Whatever Allah gives them, they are satisfied.”
A genuinely good life comes from faith, good deeds, contentment with Allah’s provision, and steadfastness during trials rather than delaying obedience.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Opens with Qur'an 16:97 and a hadith urging haste toward good deeds amid trials.
- Invites year-end and pre-Ramadan self-reflection while acknowledging Islamophobia and suffering.
- Defines hayat al-tayyiba as an inner good life created by Allah, not outward luxury.
- Warns that post-Ramadan promises often fade because believers postpone worship and repentance.
- Uses the Maysara story to illustrate the danger of delaying acceptance of truth.
- Urges Muslims to remain firm in Islam during fitan and discusses equal reward for men and women’s good deeds.
- Presents qana'a, security, health, and daily provision as signs of a good life.
In the khateeb's words
“but actually all of it should be making us even closer to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
“it is a very narrow life it's not the real real good successful life”
“this is the great great tragedy of delaying and they even say most of the people of the fire of jahannam are those people who kept delaying and delaying and delaying”
“whatever Allah gives them they are satisfied and they are not so to say always looking and always seeking more”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that time passes quickly and encouraged us to reflect as another Ramadan approaches. He urged us to act on good intentions now, especially the promises we made to keep praying, reading Quran, and avoiding sins after Ramadan. He explained that a truly good life comes through faith and good deeds, rather than simply having a beautiful home or plenty of money. One sign of that life is contentment with what Allah has given us, including everyday blessings such as safety, health, and food. He ended by praying for people facing war, poverty, and sickness, and asking Allah to help us prepare well for Ramadan.
- What is one good habit from Ramadan that you would like our family to practice this week?
- Which everyday blessing did you notice today that you sometimes forget to appreciate?
- What good deed have you been putting off, and what would help you get started?
The masjid
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