Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 27, 2026.
A purposeful universe calls us to taqwa
“Allah did not create this universe in vain. It has a purpose.”
In one sentence
The purposeful universe reveals Allah’s oneness, power, and knowledge, and recognizing these truths should lead people to taqwa, obedience, and accountability.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Uses Surah al-Talaq 65:12 to frame the universe as purposeful.
- Explores interpretations of the seven heavens and earth, emphasizing unified laws and one Creator.
- Argues that human reason should lead beyond scientific achievement to knowing Allah.
- Connects awareness of Allah’s power and knowledge with obedience and avoidance of sin.
- Calls listeners to increase taqwa, especially during Ramadan, through changed behavior.
- Closes with four core truths: Allah exists, is one, knows everything, and will take account.
Try this week
Reflect on the universe and its order as signs of Allah’s power and wisdom.
Keep in mind that Allah exists, is one, knows everything, and will take account.
Increase taqwa, especially during Ramadan, by monitoring actions and intentions.
Follow Allah’s commands and allow obedience to change daily behavior.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 65:12Used to argue that the universe reveals Allah’s power and knowledge and calls people to know Him.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“And Allah did not create this universe in vain. It has a purpose.”
“This mind was created to know Allah. to know His greatness, to ponder everything that's around us and see Allah's Hands.”
“If Allah exists, He is one, He knows, and He will take account.”
“You want to be happy and safe in this life? Obey Allah.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah says the universe is too ordered and magnificent to be pointless; it points us to Allah, the One Creator. We are given minds not only to make inventions or enjoy comfort, but to recognize Allah’s power, knowledge, and wisdom. When we truly remember that Allah knows everything, including our intentions, and will hold us accountable, that knowledge should make us more obedient. Ramadan is a chance to grow taqwa, watching what Allah asks of us, and to follow His path for happiness in this life and the next.
- What part of creation makes you think about Allah’s greatness?
- How can remembering that Allah knows our intentions change what we do privately?
- What is one way we can practice taqwa this week?
Where it was given
The masjid
Islamic Center of Western Suburbs (ICWS)28W774 Army Trail Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185Jumu'ah “Khutbah 1 | 1:05 | pm; Jamaat 1 | 1:25 | pm; Khutbah 2 | 1:35 | pm; Jamaat 2 | 1:55 | pm” (Bartlett location). “Khutbah | 1:15 | pm; Jamaat | 1:35 | pm” (West Chicago location).ArchiveAll khutbahs at Islamic Center of48 khutbahs
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