Rely on Allah, not luck or status
“We cannot put our trust in luck.”
True tawhid is lived by relying on Allah alone, rejecting superstition and misplaced dependence, and expressing that faith through mercy toward others.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Introduces the hadith of 70,000 people entering Jannah without reckoning as a virtue of actualized tawhid.
- Explains four characteristics: not seeking ruqyah from others, rejecting omens, avoiding cauterization, and relying on Allah alone.
- Applies tawhid to daily life by rejecting dependence on luck, abilities, status, and personal connections.
- Encourages listeners to strive for the honor of the 70,000 through lived conviction rather than slogans.
- Turns to rahmah, using examples involving a thirsty dog, Abu Mahdhurah, Ikrimah, and vulnerable children.
- Calls for mercy in speech, correction, and treatment of neighbors, elders, and younger people.
- Later emphasizes self-sufficiency, contentment, humility, and continued hadith learning.
In the khateeb's words
“They actually Actualized Toheed into their everyday life It wasn't just a concept That they thought about Or that they read about in books”
“But rather it was a foundation of how they live their life day in and day out.”
“We cannot put our trust in luck. There's no luck. We cannot put our trust in our own abilities or what we think is our level of intelligence.”
“This is our teacher. Mercy in our actions. Mercy in our speech. Mercy towards our neighbors. Mercy to those who are older than us.”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah taught that tawhid means making Allah alone the center of our trust, not merely agreeing with the idea of oneness. The Prophet’s hadith about 70,000 people entering Jannah without reckoning was explained through qualities such as avoiding superstition and relying on Allah. We were encouraged to replace trust in luck, status, connections, and personal ability with confidence in Allah’s decree. The khutbah then connected faith with rahmah: mercy in our speech, our corrections, and our treatment of neighbors, elders, and children. The goal is to carry this belief into everyday choices and hope for Allah’s honor and forgiveness.
- What is one superstition or fear we can replace with trust in Allah?
- How can we correct someone with mercy this week?
- What does relying on Allah look like in one decision you are facing?
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