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The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 2, 2026.

Use the new year to reform your life

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“If I don't hold myself accountable, Allah will hold me accountable.”

The khateeb, at 11:55

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In one sentence

Because time passes quickly and accountability before Allah is certain, Muslims should use the new year to reform through self-accountability, religious education, abandoning sins, and consistent good habits.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Jumu'ah is a uniquely blessed day, and five practices bring immense reward.
  2. The new year should prompt personal accountability and purposeful planning.
  3. Time passes quickly, death is certain, and unused time becomes a wasted life.
  4. Parents must educate themselves and their families in the deen.
  5. Listeners should stop sins, build good habits, attend the masjid, and hold daily family halaqas.
Try this week
Prepare for Jumu'ah by showering, arriving before the adhan or khutbah, walking when possible, sitting near the imam without pushing, and listening without distractions.
When driving to the masjid, park at the edge so you can walk more steps.
Review your prayers, obligations, harms, and mistakes daily; make amends and improve.
Create a spiritual improvement plan for the coming year.
Study the deen, improve Quran recitation, seek a teacher, and memorize more Quran.
Stop sinful or harmful habits starting today instead of postponing change until Ramadan.
Attend one salah at the masjid daily and bring your children.
Hold a daily 10, 15-minute family halaqa, ideally reading Seerah for ten minutes and discussing for five.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If I don't hold myself accountable, Allah will hold me accountable.”
ICNVT · Fairfax, VA
Play from 11:55
“The fact is that our time is very limited. This is the only thing that we'll never get back.”
ICNVT · Fairfax, VA
Play from 16:31
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Jumu'ah is a blessing and encouraged us to prepare for it, arrive early, and listen carefully. He asked us to value our limited time and reflect regularly on our prayers, responsibilities, and how we treat others. As Ramadan approaches, he encouraged us to learn more about our deen, stop sinful habits, and build good habits starting today. He reminded parents to teach their children and lead through their own practice, while reassuring adults that it is never too late to learn Quran. One practical suggestion was to gather the family for fifteen minutes each day to read about the Prophet's life and discuss what we learned.

  1. What is one thing you would like our family to learn about the Prophet's life?
  2. What good habit could you take one small step toward today?
  3. When could we spend fifteen minutes reading and talking together each day?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Northern Virginia Trust4420 Shirley Gate Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030Jumu'ah 11:30 AM · 1:15 PM · 2:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICNVT108 khutbahs
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