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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 18, 2026.

Allah’s mercy calls us back after Ramadan

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“If you think you are worthy of forgiveness, then who are you?”

The khateeb, at 16:42

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In one sentence

Even after Ramadan, believers should keep moving toward Allah through sincere repentance, forgiving others, and remembering His mercy and blessings rather than surrendering to despair.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Recounts the hadith of a murderer who turns toward repentance and a righteous community.
  2. Applies the story to post-Ramadan struggles with shaitan, sin, and returning to bad habits.
  3. Explains Allah’s mercy, direct repentance, and forgiveness as ways of drawing closer to Him.
  4. Urges listeners to forgive others and seek forgiveness for harms done to people.
  5. Uses the Prophet’s forgiveness and early Muslim persecution to address oppression and maintain trust in Allah.
  6. Closes with prayers for forgiveness, guidance, relief for the oppressed, and steadfastness.
Try this week
Turn directly to Allah in repentance at any time, even outside a mosque and without wudu.
Seek forgiveness from people harmed and forgive those who cause injury or inconvenience.
Move toward a righteous, supportive community that helps resist sinful habits.
Continue prayer, Qur’an, gratitude, and remembrance after Ramadan rather than returning to old sins.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Its opening names Allah as the Most Merciful, framing forgiveness as central to faith.
Surah 55The repeated question about denying Allah’s favors supports gratitude and trust.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But remember, brothers and sisters, seeking forgiveness from Allah with repentance, with true repentance, repentance with Elman your heart That is the true virtue.”
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“If you think you are worthy of forgiveness, then who are you? to say that another person is not worthy of your forgiveness.”
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“Anytime you hear that, anytime you feel those whispers getting stronger, know that that itself is proof. that Allah has you on the right path.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that it is never too late to turn back to Allah. Even someone who committed terrible sins was forgiven because he sincerely moved toward repentance and a better community. After Ramadan, we should keep resisting old habits, ask Allah for forgiveness, and forgive people who have hurt us. Remembering Allah’s many blessings helps us stay grateful and hopeful. We should also pray for oppressed people and remain faithful throughout our lives.

  1. What kind of community helps you become a better person?
  2. Why might forgiving someone help us hope for Allah’s forgiveness?
  3. Which blessing from Allah do you want to notice more this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

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