Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 26, 2025.
Muslims in America must live justly
“Forgive us from the evils of our souls, and from the evil consequence of our deeds.”
In one sentence
The khutbah grounds advice to Muslims in America in taqwa, truthful speech, faith, mutual love, worship, and the Qur’anic duty to practice justice and moral conduct.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Recites Qur’anic passages urging taqwa, truthful speech, and striving in faith.
- Praises Allah and affirms tawhid and Muhammad’s prophethood.
- Invokes blessings on the Prophet, his family, companions, and followers.
- Addresses Muslims and imams in America and around the world.
- Recites the Qur’anic command to justice, kindness, family care, and avoiding immorality and wrongdoing.
- Begins turning toward advice for Muslims in America.
Try this week
Maintain prayer and give zakat.
Speak truthfully and hold fast to Allah.
Practice justice, kindness, and care for relatives.
Avoid immorality, wrongdoing, and oppression.
Seek Allah’s forgiveness for personal shortcomings.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 4:1Calls people to taqwa and recalls humanity’s common origin.
Quran 33:70-71Urges believers to fear Allah and speak truthful words.
Quran 22:78Mentions the Muslim community’s witness, prayer, zakat, and holding fast to Allah.
Quran 16:90Commands justice, excellence, and family care while forbidding immorality, wrongdoing, and oppression.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“to forgive us from the evils of our souls , and from the evil consequence of our deeds .”
“We also bear witness , and we testify , that Prophet Muhammad , the son of Aftabha , is the humble servant of Allah .”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah begins by calling Muslims to be mindful of Allah and truthful in speech. It affirms belief in Allah and Muhammad and asks Allah for forgiveness. It also highlights prayer, zakat, justice, kindness, family care, and avoiding wrongdoing. The sermon then turns toward advice for Muslims living in America and the wider Muslim community.
- What is one way we can show justice or kindness this week?
- What helps us remember to ask Allah for forgiveness?
- How can we build love and trust in our Muslim community?
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