Lift broken spirits through compassionate acts
“You mend the souls of those that are broken.”
Because Allah is Al-Jabbar, the One who is exalted, compels by His decree, and mends what is broken, believers should worship Him by repairing the spirits of hurting people through compassionate acts.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Introduces Al-Jabbar from Surah al-Hashr and explains its three meanings: exalted, compelling, and mending.
- Focuses on Allah as the One who repairs broken souls, illustrated through Maryam, Isa, and Yusuf.
- Uses the hadith of intercession and entry into Paradise to portray Al-Jabbar as the healer after sorrow.
- Connects the supplication between the two prostrations to asking Allah to forgive, guide, and mend the worshipper.
- Tells stories about Dr. Hussam Muwafi to argue that lifting others can bring Allah’s help.
- Calls listeners to practice jabr al-khawatir by smiling, visiting the sick, and supporting neighbors.
- Closes with the Prophet’s care for Abu Umayr and prayers for people facing hardship in Palestine, Gaza, Sudan, and Muslim lands.
In the khateeb's words
“So when you say Al-Jabbar He is the one that when people come to Him broken He mends their souls”
“That you mend the souls Of those that are broken That you lift up The souls and spirits Of those that are feeling low”
“When you see someone Smile at their face That's Jabrul Khawatir When you know someone Is sick at the hospital Visit them That's Jabrul Khawatir”
“Do Jabrul Khawatir Mend the souls of others And Allah will mend your soul”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah taught that Al-Jabbar is a name of Allah with three meanings: He is beyond our full understanding, His decree prevails, and He mends what is broken. When people are hurting, we should worship Allah by practicing jabr al-khawatir, lifting their spirits instead of adding to their pain. The khutbah connected this to the prayer between the two prostrations, where we ask Allah to forgive, guide, and mend us. We can live this teaching by smiling, visiting the sick, helping a struggling neighbor, and paying attention to small griefs. Just as the Prophet noticed a child’s sadness over a lost bird, we should make room for compassionate care in ordinary moments.
- Which meaning of Al-Jabbar do you find most comforting, and why?
- Who might need encouragement or kindness from our family this week?
- What small act could we do to lift someone’s spirit?
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