Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, May 21, 2022.
Allah sees us even in private
“Allah Ta'ala is ever watching over us.”
In one sentence
Knowing and invoking Allah through His beautiful name Ar-Raqib, the Ever-Watchful, should make believers sincere, morally restrained, and obedient even in private.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens with reminders about taqwa, accountability, and preparing for the Hereafter.
- Explains that proper worship begins with learning Allah’s beautiful names and attributes.
- Focuses on Ar-Raqib, Allah’s watchfulness over creation, actions, words, and hidden thoughts.
- Uses prophetic examples of private tears and refusing zina to illustrate sincere God-consciousness.
- Warns through Quranic depictions of hidden glances, recorded deeds, judgment, and the scales.
- Closes with announcements for youth halaqas and a family game night.
Try this week
Study the meanings and attributes of Allah’s beautiful names, especially Ar-Raqib.
Invoke Allah and make dua using His beautiful names.
Remember Allah’s watchfulness when alone, guard your gaze, and refuse hidden sinful opportunities.
Attend Jumma Jolt on the first and third Jumma after Salatul Maghrib until Isha; it is youth-led and open to all.
Bring family and children to the game night on the 28th.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 7:180Allah’s beautiful names should be used when invoking Him.
Quran 59:18-20Taqwa, self-accountability, remembering Allah, and the contrast between Paradise and Hell.
Quran 4:1Allah is ever watchful over people.
Quran 40:19Allah knows furtive glances and what hearts conceal.
Quran 82:6-16Deeds are recorded, and people face judgment according to their conduct.
Quran 101:1-11The scales determine people’s final outcome.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“So before you become pious, obedient to Allah, grateful to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala you must know and learn about your Lord Allah Azzawajal”
“Allah Ta'ala is ever watching over us He knows our places where we live, where we go He knows every word comes out from our mouth”
“just me and you and the room nobody sees us but Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala sees us subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb taught that Allah has beautiful names, and we grow in worship by learning what those names mean. He focused on Ar-Raqib, the One who watches over everything and knows what we do, say, and hide. Remembering Allah’s watchfulness should help us be sincere in private, guard our eyes, and turn away from sin even when no person is watching. He also encouraged families to join the youth-led Jumma Jolt and the coming family game night.
- What is one beautiful name of Allah you would like to learn more about?
- How can remembering that Allah sees us help us make a good choice?
- What would make a youth-led halaqa fun and useful for our family?
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