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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Take the means, then trust Allah

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“You've done your job, now it's time to put your faith in Allah.”

The khateeb, at 19:54

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In one sentence

Taqwa and tawakkul require obeying Allah, taking responsible practical means, and trusting Him for outcomes with humility, resilience, and peace.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Allah’s promise of relief and provision for those who practice taqwa, especially amid divorce and conflict.
  2. Describes true believers as people whose faith grows through revelation and whose hearts rely on Allah.
  3. Clarifies that tawakkul is not passivity: take precautions and work diligently before trusting Allah.
  4. Uses examples from Yusuf, Yaqub, personal failure, seeking help, and protecting children to show practical reliance on Allah.
  5. Applies tawakkul to decisions, opposition, fear, and hardship by asking what Allah wants one to do.
  6. Closes with supplications, praise, and the call to prayer.
Try this week
Take the necessary precautions and do everything possible to pursue a goal, then trust Allah with the result.
Before acting, study the situation, seek input and help, make the decision, and then rely on Allah.
When facing failure, examine your effort, laziness, shortcomings, and willingness to seek help.
Recite reminders of tawakkul regularly, say Bismillah when leaving home, and ask what Allah wants you to do.
Share blessings with others because success is understood as coming from Allah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 65Taqwa brings a way out and provision from unexpected sources.
Surah 12Yaqub advises his sons to take precautions while recognizing that protection ultimately comes from Allah.
Surah 9“Hasbi Allah” gives strength and tranquility when people oppose or abandon someone.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Having faith in Allah does not mean Don't do everything that in your power to achieve what you need to achieve.”
Masjid Jafar Community · Johns Creek, GA
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“Because it came from Allah and Allah promised, I share, I give you more.”
Masjid Jafar Community · Johns Creek, GA
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“You've done your job, now it's time to put your faith in Allah.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that trusting Allah does not mean sitting back and doing nothing. We should take wise steps, seek advice, work hard, and then trust Allah with the result. This trust can make us humble when we succeed and patient when things fail. When family conflict or fear overwhelms us, we can pause and ask what Allah wants us to do. We can also remember Allah’s protection through regular prayers and simple daily reminders.

  1. What is one problem where you can both take action and trust Allah?
  2. How can asking for help be a sign of faith rather than weakness?
  3. What blessing could you share with someone this week?
Where it was given

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Masjid Jafar Community Center11005 Jones Bridge Rd #112 Johns Creek, GA 30022Jumu'ah “2:00 PM”, “Jumu'ah”; “3:00 PM”, “Jumu'ah”.ArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Jafar Community82 khutbahs
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