Knowing Allah changes how we live
“If we know who is Allah, it's not fear of Allah, it is the love of Allah that will make us close to Him.”
Knowing Allah as both all-powerful and deeply merciful should move Muslims beyond cultural or Friday-only affiliation into consistent, reasoned submission expressed through ethical conduct, repentance, forgiveness, and excellence in daily life.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Distinguishes superficial or cultural affiliation from Muslims who excel through truth, reason, and submission.
- Uses Qur'anic descriptions of people who reflect on creation, remember Allah, and recognize its purpose.
- Argues that recognizing Allah's sovereignty should produce consistent faith beyond Friday and be rooted in love.
- Illustrates divine mercy through Musa's drought story and the repentance of a hidden sinner.
- Applies awareness of Allah's power and knowledge to workplace honesty, humility, and forgiveness.
- Closes with prayers for oppressed Muslims and a reminder to uphold justice and excellence.
In the khateeb's words
“It's not their background. It's not their country, it is not their language, it is not their food, it is not their way of clothing. It's none of those. but it is truth and reasoning.”
“If we look at who is Allah, And if we know who is Allah, It's not fear of Allah, it is the love of Allah that will make us close to Him.”
“So once we know Allah, Once we know the Qudra of Allah, once we know the Rahmah of Allah, once we know the love of Allah, we will be a very, very different person.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that being Muslim is more than belonging to a culture or attending Friday prayer. We should think deeply about Allah’s power, mercy, and nearness, and let that awareness shape our choices. Love of Allah should lead us to honesty at work, responsibility with our time, humility, and forgiveness. The speaker also reminds us never to despair of Allah’s mercy because sincere repentance can change our path. We are encouraged to seek excellence in every part of life and care about people facing oppression.
- What is one way you can remember Allah during an ordinary day?
- Where might honesty matter this week at school, work, or online?
- Who could you forgive or treat more gently?
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