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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 10, 2026.

Taqwa turns belief into daily conduct

As Sabur

“Taqwa is a state of being more than it is a state of action.”

The khateeb, at 0:26

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In one sentence

Strengthening obedience and avoiding sin requires taqwa: a constant awareness of Allah that shapes conduct, remembrance, gratitude, and hope for a good ending.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Argues that inner belief must be reflected in outward conduct.
  2. Defines taqwa as an ongoing state of awareness of Allah, not merely an action.
  3. Explains that fear of Allah can coexist with sin when a person becomes heedless.
  4. Urges constant remembrance of Allah, gratitude for His blessings, and prayer for a good ending.
  5. Concludes with supplications, the call to prayer, and Quranic recitations during salah.
Try this week
Remember Allah in every state, including while awake and sleeping.
Remind yourself that Allah is with you, sees you, and hears you.
Remain grateful for Allah’s blessings.
Ask Allah for a good ending.
Let inner belief shape outward conduct and help you avoid sin.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Recited during the closing prayer; not explicitly connected to the sermon’s argument.
Surah 95Recited during the closing prayer; not explained in the sermon.
Surah 103Recited during the closing prayer; not explicitly used to develop the taqwa discussion.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“taqwa is a state of being more than it is a state of action”
As Sabur · Las Vegas, NV
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“a person can have fear of Allah and and cry when the punishments of the hellfire are mentioned but then still turn around and go commit sin”
As Sabur · Las Vegas, NV
Play from 0:31
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that taqwa means living with awareness of Allah, not merely performing an outward action. We may fear Allah and still fall into sin if we become heedless, so we should remember that Allah is with us, sees us, and hears us. The speaker encouraged us to remember Allah throughout waking and sleeping, stay grateful for His gifts, and ask Him for a good ending. The message was to let our inner belief shape our conduct and choices.

  1. What does remembering Allah look like during a normal school or work day?
  2. What blessing can we thank Allah for tonight?
  3. What reminder helps you make a better choice when nobody else is watching?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid As Sabur711 Morgan Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89106Jumu'ah 1:00 to 2:00 PM service windowArchiveAll khutbahs at As Sabur16 khutbahs
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