Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Forgiveness requires owning the harm we cause
“I accept my mistake and I feel sorry for it and I seek your apology.”
In one sentence
Forgiveness means releasing blame toward those who wrong us while taking full responsibility when we are the ones who cause harm, sustained by taqwa and sabr.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The Prophet’s forgiveness at Fath-e-Makkah and toward Abdullah ibn Ubayy introduces the theme.
- Surah Yusuf and Surah al-Mujadalah show that Allah witnesses private actions and reveals hidden truth.
- Taqwa and patience are presented as the central lessons of Yusuf’s story.
- The sermon distinguishes forgiving others from excusing oneself, urging sincere ownership and direct apology.
- The khutbah closes with prayers, community announcements, and reminders about worship and charity.
Try this week
Forgive others for minor harms and avoid keeping blame over them.
When you cause harm, acknowledge it plainly, take ownership, and ask for forgiveness.
Do not blame Shaytan as an excuse for wrongdoing; examine your own responsibility.
Practice taqwa and sabr during difficult tests.
Continue making dua for suffering communities and those who are ill.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 12Yusuf’s forgiveness of his brothers and the promise that taqwa and patience receive Allah’s reward support the sermon’s central lesson.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Whoever continues to have taqwa and sabr, then let him know that no matter how great the challenges will be in life, Allah Ta'ala will definitely give full reward to those who are muhsineen, those who do good.”
“I'm sorry because I did something wrong and I was a criminal here and I accept my mistake and I feel sorry for it and I seek your apology.”
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