Resist Shaytan through sincere obedience
“Stop the sin at the first step.”
Because Shaytan persistently but gradually draws people away from Allah, believers should resist through complete obedience, sincere worship, prayer, remembrance, good company, and strong family ties.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Establishes Shaytan as a clear enemy seeking to pull believers from Allah, prayer, and their families.
- Explains that Islam requires complete submission rather than following personal desires.
- Describes Shaytan’s gradual tactics: doubts, normalizing sin, delaying good deeds, wasting time, misplaced priorities, pride, and conflict.
- Recommends protection through prayer, Quran, remembrance, repentance, good company, and connection to the mosque.
- Reassures listeners that Shaytan’s plan is weak and urges them to return to Allah.
- Emphasizes sincerity and steadfast faith, concluding with the example of Shaytan avoiding Umar’s path.
In the khateeb's words
“Islam should not follow our desires. We should try for every good deed that we are able to.”
“Stop the sin at the first step, do not allow Sherpaan to take them further away from Allah.”
“Sometimes shaitan does not stop us from doing good, instead he makes us busy with less important things while we neglect important responsibilities.”
“Come back to Allah, depend and ask Allah for help, Allah can change your life.”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that Shaytan tries to pull us away from Allah through small steps, delayed good deeds, wasted time, pride, and family arguments. The imam encouraged us to follow Allah’s guidance even when it is difficult and to do good when we have the chance. He reminded us that our obligations come first and that worship should make us humble. As a family, we can remember Allah, protect our prayers, forgive one another, and keep good company. Most of all, we should keep hope: Shaytan’s power is limited, and we can turn back to Allah and ask for help.
- What is one good thing you could do today that you have been putting off?
- How could we make more room for prayer and family time in our day?
- When an argument starts, what could help us remember Allah and speak kindly?
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