Taqwa brings relief and provision
“Taqwa, literally, to understand it, it is to try your best to always be mindful of God.”
Practicing taqwa, mindful obedience to Allah, brings relief from hardship and unexpected provision, so Muslims should apply it in divorce, earning money, and avoiding gambling.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Defines taqwa as mindful obedience and presents Quranic guidance as a source of a good life.
- Presents Surah At-Talaq’s golden formula: taqwa brings exits from hardship and unexpected provision.
- Applies the formula to divorce, urging spouses and families to reject revenge, deception, and harmful tactics.
- Applies it to work, business, investments, and customer dealings by choosing halal income and leaving doubtful opportunities.
- Warns against gambling in casino, lottery, and betting forms, urging repentance and prayer.
- Closes by encouraging trust in allotted provision, halal earnings, and devotion to the Prophet.
In the khateeb's words
“Taqwa, literally, to understand it, it is to try your best to always be mindful of God.”
“The husband is trying his best to harm the wife. And the wife is trying her best to harm the husband.”
For the dinner table
Today, Dr. Ahmad Soboh reminded us that taqwa means trying our best to remember Allah before we speak or act. He shared a “golden formula” from the Quran: whoever practices taqwa will receive Allah’s help through difficulties and provision from unexpected places. He urged us to treat people fairly even during painful conflicts, especially divorce, instead of seeking revenge. He also encouraged us to earn money in halal ways and resist the pressure to become wealthy quickly through gambling or dishonest choices. As a family, we can help one another pause, consider what pleases Allah, and trust Him as we make good choices.
- When could taking a moment to remember Allah help you choose your words this week?
- What would you say to a friend who described betting as just a harmless game?
- What is one way we can be fair to someone even when we feel upset with them?
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