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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 16, 2026.

Use each day to worship before it ends

Idara-e-Jaferia · Abdul Jaleel

“Allah has given me another opportunity to reconcile with Him.”

The khateeb, at 21:08

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In one sentence

Every day of life places us between obligations to Allah, family, desire, Satan, and mortality, so we should cultivate taqwa and use each day for worship and good before the opportunity ends.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Announces congregational Ziyarat-e Ashura after salat during a difficult time.
  2. Defines taqwa as remembering that Allah is always watching.
  3. Explains Imam Zayn al-Abideen's eight competing claims on a person's life.
  4. Warns that the nafs has limitless desires and Satan invites sin.
  5. Uses reminders about death and Surah al-Munafiqun to urge immediate worship, charity, repentance, and service.
Try this week
Remember throughout the day that Allah is watching, and let that awareness guide choices.
Fulfill obligatory duties such as prayer, fasting, and other wajibat, while following the Prophet's sunnah.
Provide responsibly for family needs, including food, shelter, and bills.
Use each day of health for prayer, fasting, charity, repentance, and sincere service to Allah.
Join the announced congregational Ziyarat-e Ashura after salat.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 12Used to support the warning that the nafs commands a person toward evil.
Surah 63Used to urge spending from Allah's provision before death arrives and the opportunity for repentance ends.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The mu'min, always when you have in mind that Allah is watching, then it helps you to be careful what you do.”
Idara-e-Jaferia · Burtonsville, MD
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“Every day that you wake up and you're alive and you're healthy, remember one thing. Allah has given me another opportunity to reconcile with Him.”
Idara-e-Jaferia · Burtonsville, MD
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“Please take advantage of it. Do what you're supposed to do.”
Idara-e-Jaferia · Burtonsville, MD
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that every morning is a gift and a fresh chance to turn back to Allah. Imam Zayn al-Abideen's teaching describes eight realities asking something from us: Allah's duties, the Prophet's example, family responsibilities, our desires, Satan, the recording angels, death, and the grave. Because our desires can keep growing and death eventually closes the door to action, we should not postpone goodness. We can use our health and time for prayer, fasting, charity, repentance, and serving Allah sincerely.

  1. What is one good thing you could do tomorrow with the chance Allah has given you?
  2. When do you notice your wants asking for more, and what helps you choose contentment?
  3. Which of the sermon’s eight responsibilities feels most important in our family this week?
Where it was given

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