Turn back to Allah after Ramadan
“No one goes from sin to repentance except that Allah allows it.”
Because change is unavoidable and ultimately governed by Allah, believers should recognize their dependence on Him, turn back after Ramadan, and ask Him to keep their hearts steadfast.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Change is constant but often causes anxiety because it disrupts familiarity and expectations.
- Adam’s repentance contrasts with Shaytan’s refusal to change, showing the importance of returning to Allah after mistakes.
- The first remembrance, La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah, teaches that Allah enables every transformation.
- Allah knows every change and allows spiritual growth, so believers must seek steadfastness after Ramadan.
- The second remembrance asks the Turner of Hearts to keep one’s heart firm, followed by prayers for forgiveness, relief, and justice.
In the khateeb's words
“Because no one goes from sin to repentance Except that Allah allows it”
“And if Allah is the Lord of change Then He is also the one who maintains change as well”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that life is always changing, even when change feels uncomfortable. He explained “La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah” as a reminder that our ability to change depends on Allah. Even our next breath and the good changes we made during Ramadan happen by His permission. Our work after Ramadan is to keep practicing the good we began and ask Allah to help us remain steady. He also encouraged us to make the supplication, “Oh changer of the hearts Make my heart firm upon your religion,” and keep turning to Allah through every change.
- What is one change in your life that you would like to ask Allah for help with?
- Which good habit from Ramadan would you like our family to keep practicing together?
- When during your day could you pause to ask Allah to keep your heart firm?
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