Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.
Allah accepts deeds done with sincerity
“The more sincere you are in what you do, the more Allah will give you more credit.”
In one sentence
Allah accepts and multiplies deeds when they are both Islamically correct and sincerely performed for Him, so believers should examine their intentions and practice hidden good deeds.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Defines ikhlas as sincerity and the basis of a deed's value and acceptance.
- Explains that good deeds require both Islamic correctness and sincere intention.
- Urges constant self-examination before, during, and after every action.
- Warns that showing off, mixed motives, and private sins can nullify visible deeds.
- Describes sincerity as consistency in public and private, regardless of praise or blame.
- Closes with a plan to perform one hidden good deed solely for Allah.
Try this week
Examine your intention before, during, and after each action.
Ensure that deeds are both Islamically correct and performed for Allah.
Continue good deeds regardless of praise, blame, or public approval.
Avoid judging other people's intentions.
Perform one private good deed this week known only to you and Allah.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the more sincere you are in what you do the more Allah will give you more credit”
“the size of your good deed is not affected by the reaction of the people whether they like it or not”
“never judge people based on their intention because intention only Allah knows”
“Each one will go home, and you will do a good deed. No one knows except Allah. No one knows.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that ikhlas means doing good for Allah alone, not for praise or recognition. A deed must be both correct according to Islam and sincerely intended for Allah. We should examine our motives and keep doing what is right even when people do not notice. We should also avoid judging other people's hearts because only Allah knows their intentions. This week, each person can do one private good deed known only to Allah.
- What private good deed could you do this week?
- How do you know whether you are doing something for Allah or for people's approval?
- Why is it unfair to assume what someone else intends?
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