What you leave for Allah is never lost
“Leave something that is good for you for something that is better for the sake of Allah.”
Through Musa’s repeated experiences of separation, Surah al-Qasas teaches that leaving something good for Allah brings either its return, something better, or ultimate reward with Him.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The Quran’s scattered stories mirror the Prophet’s circumstances and provide timely counsel.
- Surah al-Qasas emphasizes abandonment and separation during the Prophet’s impending migration.
- Musa’s mother patiently releases him and is unexpectedly reunited with him.
- Musa leaves Egypt, builds a new life, then leaves comfort again to confront Fir'aun.
- Allah promises the Prophet Muhammad a return to what he left behind.
- Believers are urged to leave harmful or lesser things with complete faith in Allah’s return and reward.
In the khateeb's words
“Leave something that is good for you for something that is better for the sake of Allah. Allah will return you to it just like Musa's mother was returned to him.”
“Allah is saying you are going to be brought back to what you left.”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah explored how the story of Musa teaches us about separation, trust, and returning to what we love. The khateeb explained that different parts of Quranic stories offered comfort and guidance for challenges the Prophet Muhammad faced. Musa’s mother experienced deep grief when she let her baby go, and Allah strengthened her heart and reunited them. Musa also had to leave his home and later leave a comfortable life to carry out his responsibility. Through these examples, the khateeb encouraged us to trust Allah when leaving something we love for His sake and to seek something better when leaving what harms us. He reminded us to appreciate everyday blessings and remember that we will all return to Allah and answer for our choices.
- What is one ordinary blessing you want to thank Allah for today?
- What could you say or do to comfort someone who misses their old home?
- What part of the story of Musa’s mother helps you think about being patient when you feel sad?
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