10:57 What does Allah do?…14:22 Allah is just. Al-adl…19:30 Because iman means…
General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 13, 2025.

Faith must become righteous deeds

ICSD, East County · Saad Eldegwy

“Allah will never do any kind of injustice to anybody.”

The khateeb, at 14:22

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In one sentence

Good deeds bear lasting fruit when rooted in Islam and faith, rewarding believers in this life and especially in the Hereafter.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Human beings will be shown what they sent ahead and what they left behind, including continuing effects of their deeds.
  2. Even a tiny sincere charity can be greatly multiplied by Allah in the Hereafter.
  3. Islam and iman are presented as conditions for deeds to receive lasting Hereafter reward.
  4. Allah may repay good deeds by nonbelievers in this world, while believers receive blessing in both worlds.
  5. Believers should thank Allah for Islam by turning faith into righteous deeds, truthfulness, and patience.
Try this week
Give even small amounts of sincere charity without dismissing their value.
Thank Allah for the blessing of Islam and iman.
Turn faith into righteous deeds rather than leaving it as words alone.
Encourage truth and patience in yourself and others.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to argue that entry into Paradise requires Islam.
Sahih MuslimUsed to distinguish worldly recompense for a nonbeliever's good deed from Hereafter reward for believers.
Surah 16Used to teach that believing men and women who do righteous deeds receive a good life and Hereafter reward.
Surah 103Used to connect salvation with faith, righteous deeds, truth, and patience.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“What does Allah do? Because you did it for Him. Allah will grow it for you.”
ICSD, East County · El Cajon, CA
Play from 10:57
“Allah is just. Al-adl subhanahu wa ta'ala. Allah will never do any kind of injustice to anybody.”
ICSD, East County · El Cajon, CA
Play from 14:22
“Because iman means work. It's not a word of mouth and it cannot be followed by bad deeds.”
ICSD, East County · El Cajon, CA
Play from 19:30
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that our actions matter both during our lives and through what we leave behind. Even a tiny charity given for Allah's sake can grow into a great reward through His generosity. The khateeb taught that Islam and iman are the foundation for deeds to be accepted and rewarded in the hereafter, and encouraged us to be thankful for that gift. He reminded us that Allah is just, even when hardship makes us compare our lives with other people's lives. He also explained that being a good Muslim includes room for halal enjoyment, and that our gratitude and faith should show in the good we do.

  1. What small act of generosity could you do this week with what you already have?
  2. What could our family start that would keep helping others over time?
  3. How could you show gratitude to Allah through your actions tomorrow?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of San Diego, East County833 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021Jumu'ah 11:30 AM Arabic · 12:15 PM English · 1:00 PM Arabic · 1:45 PM EnglishKhateebSaad EldegwyMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICSD, East County45 khutbahs
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