Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 13, 2026.
Resist Shaytan and return to Allah
In one sentence
Shaytan can whisper but cannot force anyone, so believers must take responsibility and resist through repentance, immediate refuge in Allah, dhikr, righteous company, and prayer.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Explains Shaytan’s future disavowal of those who followed him.
- Emphasizes that people chose to obey whispers despite divine warnings.
- Calls listeners to repent while the door of tawbah remains open.
- Prescribes seeking Allah’s protection immediately when temptation appears.
- Recommends constant dhikr, Quran, righteous companionship, and Fajr in congregation.
- Contrasts Shaytan’s call with Allah’s call toward forgiveness and Paradise.
Try this week
Repent immediately from sins while alive and able to change.
Say “A'udhu billahi min ash-shaytanir-rajim” as soon as an evil thought or temptation appears.
Maintain daily dhikr and prescribed duas, including Ayat al-Kursi after prayers and before sleep.
Choose righteous friends and leave companions who invite you toward haram.
Pray Fajr in congregation, or pray it on time where applicable.
Read the Quran with understanding.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“I whispered, you clicked. I whispered, you stared. I whispered, you signed. I whispered, you went. I whispered, you drank.”
“This is not a loss. This is a rescue. Rescue yourself from that person.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Shaytan can tempt us, but he cannot force us; we remain responsible for the choices we make. It reminds us that Allah’s door of repentance is still open while we are alive. The speaker recommends asking Allah for protection and building strength through dhikr, Quran, righteous company, and prayer. He urges young people to leave friends who lead them toward sin and choose friends who bring them closer to Allah. The central choice is whether we will follow Shaytan’s call or Allah’s call toward forgiveness and Paradise.
- What is one temptation you could answer by immediately asking Allah for protection?
- Which friend or group helps you become better, and what could you do together this week?
- What daily dhikr or prayer habit could help make your week stronger?
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