General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 27, 2026.
Advise sincerely and leave guidance to Allah
“Our duty is just to advise people.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that Muslims should sincerely advise and convey Islam while leaving people's guidance, forgiveness, and ultimate future to Allah.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces three fierce Quraysh opponents whom the Prophet initially prayed against.
- Uses Surah Al-Imran and Abu Talib's death to show that guidance belongs solely to Allah.
- Recounts how Suhail bin Amr, Haris bin Hisham, and Safwan bin Umayyah later accepted Islam.
- Applies the lesson to colleagues, friends, neighbors, family, and people who may change.
- Warns against declaring that Allah will never forgive someone through the story of two Israelites.
- Closes by urging continued advice while leaving people's futures to Allah, followed by program announcements.
Try this week
Advise family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues toward Islam.
Continue offering sincere advice without judging anyone's future.
Do not assume an opponent or non-Muslim will never accept Islam.
Never declare that Allah will never forgive someone or admit them to Paradise.
Convey the message and leave guidance and outcomes to Allah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to argue that guidance and punishment belong to Allah, not human control.
Sahih al-BukhariReported the Prophet's prayer against three Quraysh leaders, whose later conversion illustrated Allah's control of guidance.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Don't never ever think about someone that he will never convert to Islam.”
“Because there was no third person who could hear our conversation. If you know everything about us, it means that Allah informed you.”
“Our duty is just to advise people, to convey the message to Islam.”
“Do you have authority to prevent my slave from my rahma?”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that guidance belongs to Allah, not to us. Our role is to advise, share Islam, and keep hope for people who seem far from faith; even fierce opponents can change. We should never declare that someone will never be forgiven or enter Paradise, because only Allah knows the final outcome. The practical lesson is to keep offering sincere advice to family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues while leaving their future with Allah.
- When have you seen someone change in a surprising way?
- How can we advise someone kindly without judging their future?
- What is one good deed we can do this week while leaving the result to Allah?
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