Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 24, 2026.
Taqwa is the true measure of success
“Everything that is devoid of Allah is bereft of goodness and virtue.”
In one sentence
Taqwa, or constant God-consciousness, is the true measure of human worth and success, cultivated through worship, remembrance, Sunnah, and preparation for accountability in the Hereafter.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Opens with praise, supplications, and Quranic framing on taqwa and human diversity.
- Defines taqwa and ihsan through the hadith of Jibreel and examples from early Islamic history.
- Explains that a strong bond with Allah makes worldly hardship bearable and gives life lasting value.
- Encourages Friday recitation of Surah al-Kahf amid modern deception, AI, and deepfakes.
- Urges abundant salawat upon the Prophet and presents hadith-based benefits for supplication, needs, and forgiveness.
- Contrasts Quranic success through the right-hand record with failure through the left-hand record and punishment.
- Closes with repentance, prayers for oppressed Muslims and the community, and congregational prayer.
Try this week
Recite Surah al-Kahf between Thursday Maghrib and Friday Maghrib, especially on Jumu'ah.
Send abundant salawat and salam upon Prophet Muhammad, particularly on Fridays.
Begin du'a by praising Allah, then send salawat, and then ask for personal needs.
Cultivate taqwa and ihsan by remembering that Allah sees you and living with accountability for the Hereafter.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 49Human diversity is for recognition, while taqwa is the true measure of honor.
Sahih MuslimDefines ihsan as worshipping Allah as though seeing Him, while knowing He sees you.
Surah 18Recommended for Friday recitation and protection amid trials and deception.
Sunan an-Nasa'iStates that Friday salutations upon the Prophet are presented to him by name.
Jami` at-TirmidhiTeaches beginning supplication with praise of Allah and salawat, which can suffice needs and bring forgiveness.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The criteria by which we judge is not the criteria by which we will be judged in front of Allah Azza wa Jal.”
“Everything that is devoid of Allah is bereft of goodness and virtue.”
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