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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 18, 2026.

Sin should lead to repentance

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“When you do commit sin, it is important that you seek Allah's forgiveness right away, as soon as possible.”

The khateeb, at 9:16

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In one sentence

Human beings are not expected to be sinless; the decisive choice is whether, after sinning, we blame others like Iblis or take responsibility, repent, and seek Allah's forgiveness like Adam and Hawa.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces Adam and Hawa's story as lessons about divine wisdom, human weakness, temptation, and forgiveness.
  2. Explains that Adam's placement on earth was part of Allah's plan, not an accident caused by the first sin.
  3. Uses the Musa-and-Adam hadith and Iblis's arrogance to distinguish divine decree from coercion.
  4. Contrasts Iblis's blame and pride with Adam and Hawa's immediate repentance.
  5. Urges prompt forgiveness-seeking, personal accountability, and recitation of Adam and Hawa's supplication.
Try this week
Seek Allah's forgiveness immediately after committing a sin.
Take accountability for personal wrongdoing instead of blaming others.
Try to improve after making a mistake.
Recite Adam and Hawa's supplication for forgiveness and mercy.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to explain that Adam's earthly mission was within Allah's prior decree.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah judges a lot of it based off of your tawbah, not just your actions.”
ISGA · Augusta, ME
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“when you do commit sin, it is important that you seek Allah's forgiveness right away, as soon as possible.”
ISGA · Augusta, ME
Play from 9:16
“And do not be like the shaitan who turned all the blame onto everyone else except for himself.”
ISGA · Augusta, ME
Play from 9:43
“It is important to take accountability for our own actions and seek to be better.”
ISGA · Augusta, ME
Play from 9:49
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Brother Nuh spoke about Adam and Hawa and what their story teaches us about our choices. He explained that Allah knew what would happen and had planned for humanity to live on earth, while people still made their own choices. He contrasted Iblis's pride and blame with Adam and Hawa's willingness to turn back to Allah and ask for forgiveness. When we do something wrong, we should take responsibility, seek forgiveness promptly, and try to do better. As a family, we can remember to ask Allah for His mercy and help each other respond to mistakes with humility and hope.

  1. What could you say when you realize you made a mistake, instead of blaming someone else?
  2. What helps you listen when someone corrects you?
  3. What does Adam and Hawa's request for forgiveness teach us to ask Allah for?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Greater Augusta11 North Pearl Street, Augusta, ME 04330ArchiveAll khutbahs at ISGA31 khutbahs
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