Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 10, 2026.
Make your life’s ending better
“How we end our book is what matters.”
In one sentence
As a new year and Ramadan approach, believers should improve the ending of their life’s story through repentance, consistent good deeds, trust in Allah, hope, and dua.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Presents life as a book whose ending matters and urges renewed intention for 2026.
- Contrasts making the dunya one's main concern with making the akhirah one's intention.
- Frames Rajab as preparation for Ramadan and begins with tawbah and Allah's mercy.
- Recommends adding one small, consistent good deed to daily life.
- Calls for tawakkul, optimism, and dua while planning for the future.
- Concludes with prayers, a brief Islamic Relief announcement, and congregational recitation.
Try this week
Begin the year by making tawbah, recognizing shortcomings, and asking Allah for forgiveness.
Add one small righteous deed to the daily routine and maintain it consistently.
Plan responsibly, then place trust in Allah and remain hopeful about the future.
Make dua regularly for guidance, aid, forgiveness, and a good ending.
Try to do better than yesterday and benefit other people.
Ask about or donate to Islamic Relief after Jumu'ah if able.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“As the days go by, there are stages in our lives that we go through to make us who we are today. But how we end our book is what matters.”
“And Allah Azzawajal will put his richness in his heart. Meaning that He will allow him to be content with what he has in front of him.”
“No matter what we go through in life and how much we transgress, Allah Azzawajal keeps calling us back to Him.”
“It could be as small as reading an ayah a day. It could be as small as giving Sadaqah a dollar a day. It doesn't have to be something big.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb compared our lives to a book whose ending can be better than its beginning. As a new year and Ramadan approach, he encouraged us to begin with tawbah, add one small good deed we can keep doing, trust Allah, stay hopeful, and make dua. He reminded us that Allah's door stays open and that sincere repentance can transform past sins into good deeds. He also urged us to benefit others and remembered people suffering in Gaza, Palestine, and elsewhere.
- What is one small good deed you could keep doing every day?
- How can we show trust in Allah while still making a plan?
- Who could you help or encourage this week?
Where it was given
The masjid
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