Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 24, 2026.
True success comes through taqwa
“The success in the sight of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is totally different.”
In one sentence
True success is not worldly wealth but attaining taqwa through sound faith, worship, patience, halal living, avoidance of sin, gratitude, remembrance, and repentance so that Allah saves a person from punishment.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Sha'ban is presented as preparation for Ramadan and an opportunity for forgiveness.
- Success is redefined as salvation and divine approval rather than wealth, status, or comfort.
- Taqwa is explained through correct belief, obligatory and sunnah worship, and avoiding prohibited matters.
- The sermon applies Quranic guidance to interest, patience, prayer, and steadfastness.
- Listeners are urged to avoid major sins, eat halal food, and recognize Allah's favors.
- The khutbah closes with worship, frequent remembrance, repentance, and daily istighfar.
Try this week
Use Sha'ban to prepare for Ramadan, including increased voluntary fasting.
Learn correct belief and recognize shirk, kufr, nifaq, and bid'ah to avoid them.
Follow obligatory and sunnah acts while avoiding haram, makruh, and doubtful matters.
Gradually leave interest-based credit-card dealings and use debit cards where possible.
Practice patience in worship, resisting sin, lowering the gaze, and enduring hardship.
Pray in congregation and remain connected to Allah while awaiting the next prayer.
Avoid alcohol, gambling, idol-related practices, divination, and unnecessary insurance.
Eat halal and tayyib food.
Count Allah's blessings and thank Him for them daily, especially before sleep.
Remember Allah frequently, repent sincerely, and recite istighfar 100 times daily.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Patience, steadfastness, vigilance, and taqwa are presented as paths to success.
Surah 2Taqwa is described as the root cause and means of attaining success.
Surah 3Avoiding interest is connected with attaining piety and success.
Surah 5Seeking Allah through good deeds, avoiding major sins, and eating halal food are linked to success.
Surah 33Remembering and recounting Allah's favors is presented as a means of success.
Surah 22Ruku, sajdah, worship, and doing good deeds are presented as means to success.
Surah 62Remembering Allah frequently is presented as a means to success.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“But the success In the sight of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala Is totally different”
“If you have the taqwa If you have the fear of Allah That that is The root cause That is The reason To get the success”
“He said I am remembering the favors of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala on me and then I am thanking on each and every favor which Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has given to me”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb said that real success is not measured by wealth, status, or comfort. It means being saved from punishment and living with taqwa through sound belief, worship, patience, and avoiding sin. He encouraged us to prepare for Ramadan, stay away from interest and other harmful practices, eat halal food, and remember Allah's blessings. He also urged frequent dhikr, sincere repentance, and daily istighfar.
- What did the khateeb say real success looks like beyond money and comfort?
- Which blessing could we thank Allah for tonight, and how?
- What is one way we can prepare for Ramadan or practice patience this week?
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