Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 20, 2026.
Be with Allah and do not fear
“If Allah is with you, it doesn't matter who is against you.”
In one sentence
A Muslim's resolution for the new year should be to 'be with Allah' in every sphere of life, worship, character, family, community, and standing for truth, and therefore not to fear any outcome, because Allah is sufficient for those who are with Him.
The khutbah in 8 steps
- Welcome and gratitude for Brother Salah's return after 80 days
- Brother Salah's lifelong motto: 'Be with Allah and do not worry'
- New Hijri year resolution: adopt this slogan in every area of life
- Scriptural promise: Allah is sufficient for, defends, and is with His servant
- Prophetic examples: Yusuf, Muhammad in the cave, Musa at the sea, and Husayn
- Application: stand with the oppressed, Gaza, Palestine, and global causes
- Practical calls: obey Allah in personal, family, communal, and societal affairs
- Announcement: Sunday celebration welcoming Brother Salah home
Try this week
Make 'Be with Allah and do not worry' a slogan and resolution for the new Hijri year
Be with Allah in personal worship, family roles, communal life, and societal affairs
Sisters struggling with hijab: wear it for Allah and do not fear people's perception
Brothers in haram income: remove yourselves from those dealings
Stand with the oppressed and speak up for justice locally and globally
Attend the Sunday 3, 5 p.m. celebration welcoming Brother Salah home
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 39:36Allah is sufficient for His servant even when others try to intimidate
Quran 22:38Allah defends those who believe
Quran 16:128Allah is with those who have taqwa and are exemplary (muhsinun)
Quran 65:2-3Whoever fears Allah, He will make a way out and provide from unforeseen sources
Quran 26:62Musa at the sea: 'Indeed my Lord is with me and He will guide me'
Quran 3:173Those who, when told people had gathered against them, said 'Allah is sufficient for us and the best Disposer of affairs'
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Be with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and do not worry or fear any of the outcomes so long as you are with God, you are with Allah upon the truth.”
“If Allah is with you, it doesn't matter who is against you. If Allah is not with you and is against you, it doesn't matter if the whole world stands up with you.”
“Whoever is taqwa of Allah, whoever is conscious of Allah, whoever is mindful of Allah, Allah will open up doors for them that they never imagined.”
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