5:25 Taqwa is that a person…13:16 We need to be aware of…16:04 If a person makes…16:59 And when you deal with…
Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.

Taqwa shapes every choice and relationship

DarusSalam · Farhan Shariff

“Taqwa is that a person abstains from all of those things which Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has prohibited.”

The khateeb, at 5:25

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In one sentence

Taqwa is a constant awareness of Allah expressed through avoiding sin, fulfilling obligations, repenting after mistakes, and treating people with excellent character.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines taqwa through Abu Huraira’s metaphor of carefully navigating a thorny path.
  2. Explains taqwa as avoiding prohibitions and fulfilling religious obligations.
  3. Describes the Quranic qualities of the muttaqoon, including belief, charity, prayer, honesty, and patience.
  4. Applies Allah-consciousness to media consumption, family devices, employment, financial fairness, and relationships.
  5. Highlights taqwa’s benefits, including divine help, provision, and a special relationship with Allah.
  6. Concludes with immediate repentance, good deeds after sin, and excellent character toward others.
Try this week
Avoid prohibited content and remain vigilant about what you watch on social media and personal devices.
Fulfill religious obligations, including prayer and zakah.
Pay workers fairly, honor agreed estimates, and keep promises.
When you sin, stop, feel genuine regret, resolve not to repeat it, repent immediately, and follow the sin with a good deed.
Treat others with excellent character and conduct.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariTeaches that sincere repentance can bring forgiveness after sin.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Taqwa is that a person abstains from all of those things which Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has prohibited, and that he ensures he does all of those things which Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has obligated him to do.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
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“We need to be aware of the fact that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is watching every single movement of ours, every single decision of ours.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
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“If a person makes those three commitments in his mind and his heart, then Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala will forgive him.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
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“And when you deal with people, deal with them with the best of character.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah explained that taqwa means living carefully because Allah is always aware of what we do. It includes avoiding forbidden things, fulfilling our obligations, and being honest and patient with others. The khateeb reminded us to pay attention to what we watch on our phones and to deal fairly with workers, family, and neighbors. When we make mistakes, we should repent sincerely, stop the sin, resolve not to return to it, and follow it with a good deed. Taqwa should also appear in the way we treat people, through kindness and excellent character.

  1. What does being careful for Allah look like in your phone or online life?
  2. What good deed could you do after making a mistake?
  3. What does excellent character look like in our family this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid DarusSalam21W525 North Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148KhateebFarhan ShariffMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at DarusSalam150 khutbahs
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