Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2025.
Let taqwa guide how you treat others
“Have fear of Allah as soon as you know that you are doing something wrong.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that sincere advice and consciousness of Allah should guide how Muslims respond to correction and treat others in every part of life.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Seeking and accepting sincere advice from elders and experienced people is presented as a religious duty.
- The story of Salih and Thamud illustrates the consequences of rejecting prophetic counsel.
- Taqwa means remembering that Allah sees every action, including business, family life, social media, and public conduct.
- Believers should welcome correction rather than respond with pride, annoyance, or defensiveness.
- Accountability for others’ rights on Judgment Day makes respectful treatment of family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors essential.
- The khutbah closes with calls for repentance and prayers for Palestine and the sick.
Try this week
Seek advice from elders, parents, or people with more experience.
Accept sincere correction by thanking the person rather than responding defensively.
Remember that Allah is watching during business, family interactions, driving, social media use, and private choices.
Stop an action when you recognize that it is wrong.
Treat parents, spouses, children, friends, coworkers, and neighbors with taqwa.
Recite the calamity supplication asking Allah for reward and a better replacement.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Fear Allah in doing whatever you are doing. Fear Allah in your daily dealings. You're going to do your business? Fear Allah to not cheat.”
“Now this does not mean that we don't enjoy our lives. No, we do. But there are limits and boundaries.”
“Have fear of Allah as soon as you know that you are doing something wrong. Stop it. If somebody comes to advise you, take his advice.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that accepting good advice is an important part of our faith. He encouraged us to remember Allah in everyday choices, including how honestly we act and how we treat people. That care belongs at home too, in our relationships with parents, children, and spouses. When someone reminds us to do better, we can practice listening instead of letting pride take over. We can enjoy life within good boundaries, correct our mistakes, and ask Allah to help us improve.
- What advice has helped you, even if you did not like hearing it at first?
- How could remembering that Allah sees us help us make a difficult choice?
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