Use each year to grow with purpose
“A destination needs a blueprint; it needs a plan.”
Because each passing year brings a believer closer to accountability before Allah, Muslims should use 2026 intentionally by defining their ultimate purpose and planning balanced physical, mental, and spiritual growth.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Reflects on entering 2026 with gratitude for worship and urgency about meeting Allah.
- Argues that each passing year increases accountability and reduces excuses before Allah.
- Urges listeners to define their ultimate legacy and orient worldly goals toward a higher calling.
- Introduces a three-circle plan for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
- Closes with a weekly learning commitment and prayers for the Muslim ummah.
In the khateeb's words
“each passing year my dear brothers and sisters each passing year is an evidence against us”
“a destination needs a blueprint it needs a plan needs a map”
“our bodies have a right over us our bodies are a trust from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala which is why it's so amazing when we hear that the prophet salallahu alayhi wasalam how he took care of his body”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that a new year is not only a celebration but also a reminder that our time is limited. We should be grateful for the worship and opportunities Allah gave us, while taking responsibility for how we use the time ahead. The speaker encourages us to decide what lasting purpose we want our lives to serve, then make a plan around our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. One simple step is to commit to a regular class, halaqa, or reminder that keeps the heart active and helps us grow.
- What is one good thing you want people to remember about you?
- Which part of your life, body, mind, or heart, needs more care this year?
- What weekly habit could help you become a better Muslim?
More on Health & wellbeing
If a brother comes to us and admits that they have a gambling problem, do not look down upon them or cast them out.31:21Brand Lane Islamic Center · Stafford, TX · Jul 18, 2026Gambling apps can destroy Muslim families
Seeking a therapist, a psychiatrist, a counselor, or a crisis service doesn't contradict tawakkul.4:19Masjid Subhan · Scarborough, ON · Oct 3, 2026Protect life with hope and support
IAGD · Rochester Hills, MI · Sep 11, 2026Protect the mind from addiction“It's a gift from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and we are also told not only to use that gift but also to protect that gift.”