13:07 You can't have a pure…20:59 The more we have…35:31 Not who I was. Not who…
Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 28, 2025.

Taqwa brings light and guidance

Masjid Ul Haqq

“The more we try to align our speech and our actions with what Allah wants, the more He increases us in His love for us.”

The khateeb, at 20:59

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that taqwa, an inward consciousness of Allah expressed through obedience, brings spiritual light, protection, love, and practical guidance for life.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Islam is a gift of divine light, and taqwa is its foundation.
  2. Taqwa begins in the heart and becomes obedience, not merely outward appearance or fear.
  3. Prayer preparation, du'as, and guarding one's eyes and phone preserve that light.
  4. Taqwa means examining one's relationship with Allah during personal and communal problems.
  5. Trusting Allah brings openings and provision, even in uncertain or intimidating situations.
  6. The congregation is urged to support the masjid, sacrifice distractions, and choose closeness to Allah.
Try this week
Before salah, leave other concerns behind and consciously recognize Allah's greatness.
Make du'a when entering or leaving places and gatherings.
Audit phone algorithms and reduce media that fills the heart and mind with harmful or useless content.
When facing problems, examine your relationship with Allah and identify where to improve.
Turn to Allah in hardship and ask for help, forgiveness, and guidance.
Make room for newcomers and stay engaged with the mosque community.
Give to support the masjid's stability and its role as a refuge for those in need.
Renew the intention to draw closer to Allah regardless of the past or others' expectations.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You can't have a pure connection with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala if you don't have taqwa.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 13:07
“The more we have consciousness of Allah, the more we try to align our speech and our actions with what Allah wants, the more He increases us in His love for us.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 20:59
“Not who I was. Not who they want me to be. But what Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala wants me to be.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 35:31
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb taught that taqwa is the heart's conscious connection to Allah, shown through obedience and sincere action. It is more than fear or outward appearance; it grows through prayer, du'a, and following the Prophet's example. He encouraged us to guard what we look at and consume on our phones because these things affect the heart. When life feels difficult, we should turn to Allah and trust that He can open a way forward. As a community, we should make room for others, support the masjid, and become the people Allah wants us to be.

  1. What helps your heart feel close to Allah?
  2. What is one phone habit you would like to change?
  3. What could our family do this week to support someone else?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ul Haqq514 Islamic Way, Baltimore, MD 21217Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:15 PM; iqamah 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Ul Haqq48 khutbahs
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