7:43 the very fact of his…21:41 No, the plan was…24:43 He has given us a will…
Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 14, 2026.

Allah created us to worship and obey

Al-Mu'min Mosque

“The plan was always to come to the earth.”

The khateeb, at 21:41

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In one sentence

Allah created humans, placed them on earth by design, gave them will and responsibility, and will resurrect and judge them, so they should respond with gratitude, worship, and obedience.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains that human life, sustenance, and every breath are gifts from Allah, making ingratitude irrational.
  2. Connects death, resurrection, and judgment to the inescapable human journey before Allah.
  3. Clarifies that humanity’s placement on earth was always part of Allah’s plan, not merely a consequence of Adam’s mistake.
  4. Defines khalifa as successive generations inhabiting earth rather than ownership of it.
  5. Addresses human wrongdoing through divinely granted knowledge, will, and wisdom beyond human understanding.
  6. Closes by urging gratitude, worship, belief, following the prophets, and seeking paradise and forgiveness.
Try this week
Be grateful and thankful to Allah for life, sustenance, and every breath.
Worship and honor Allah, believe in Him, and follow the message given to His prophets.
Increase in knowledge and understanding while seeking Allah’s guidance, forgiveness, and Paradise.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to explain creation, death and resurrection, humanity’s placement on earth, the meaning of khalifa, and Allah’s superior knowledge.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the very fact of his existence is an indication that there is one that has caused him to exist”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 7:43
“No, the plan was always to come to the earth”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 21:41
“He has given us a will The ability to obey Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala's command And the ability to disobey Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala's command”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 24:43
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Allah gave us life, bodies, parents, food, clothing, and every breath, so gratitude is a proper response. Our life on earth was part of Allah’s plan: people would live here as successive generations and be tested. Allah gave human beings knowledge and the ability to choose obedience or disobedience, while His wisdom remains greater than ours. We should worship and honor Him, believe in Him, follow His prophets, and ask Him for guidance, forgiveness, and Paradise.

  1. What is one gift from Allah that you often forget to appreciate?
  2. Why do you think Allah gave people the ability to choose?
  3. How can we show gratitude through our actions this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Mu'min Mosque3528 Westfield Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76133ArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Mu'min Mosque44 khutbahs
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