Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 10, 2025.
Taqwa should shape every part of life
“Taqwa is the base of life.”
In one sentence
Taqwa is disciplined, humble, obedient living that appears in everyday conduct, worship, speech, online behavior, and regular study of Nahj al-Balagha.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces taqwa as the khutbah’s theme and urges regular reading of Nahj al-Balagha alongside the Qur’an.
- Defines taqwa as discipline, purification, humility, obedience, and rejection of worldly arrogance.
- Uses examples attributed to Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq to illustrate hospitality, keeping commitments, and considerate speech.
- Clarifies the priority of the five daily prayers and the obligation of Jumu'ah over optional Eid prayer.
- Applies taqwa to small acts of kindness, avoiding hurtful speech, remembering Imam Husayn while drinking water, and balancing fear with hope.
- Warns against inappropriate internet content and urges youth and adults to read Nahj al-Balagha regularly, closing with a Qur’anic passage about faith, good deeds, truth, and patience.
Try this week
Attend Jumu'ah whenever possible, including at the nearest mosque while traveling.
Maintain the five daily prayers rather than treating Jumu'ah as a substitute.
Help others with small needs, keep commitments, avoid hurting feelings, and refrain from unnecessary loud speech.
Turn away immediately from inappropriate content appearing on phones or the internet.
Read Nahj al-Balagha for five to ten minutes weekly or daily.
Remember Imam Husayn and send blessings when drinking water, as the speaker advised.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the taqwa is the base of life taqwa is the base of keeping away from everything evil”
“the uh ideal i think in the life should be not being a muslim not being a woman but to become inshallah a mutaqi by the grace of ahil albayt alayhi musalam”
“maybe just look at najjul balaqa just look at it open it and these are it's after the quran that's that important so much guidance in there”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that taqwa is more than fear of Allah; it is disciplined, humble, purified, and obedient living. It should appear in small choices, such as helping someone, keeping a promise, speaking kindly, and avoiding harmful online content. The speaker also reminded us to maintain the five daily prayers and attend Jumu'ah whenever possible. He encouraged everyone, especially young people, to read Nahj al-Balagha regularly because it offers guidance for everyday life. The goal is not merely to identify as Muslim, but to grow into a person of taqwa.
- What is one small act of kindness or responsibility we can practice this week?
- What could we learn from reading Nahj al-Balagha for five minutes?
- How can we protect our hearts and minds from inappropriate content online?
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