Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 9, 2026.
Taqwa means acting before you are asked
“You will never attain righteousness until you spend from what you love.”
In one sentence
Taqwa is demonstrated by proactively serving others, giving what one loves, and acting before being asked, because even small unseen deeds are counted while delaying good creates regret.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Defines taqwa as God-consciousness reflected in thoughts, words, and actions.
- Connects local volunteering to the command to rush toward good and benefit people.
- Uses Talha’s defense of the Prophet at Uhud as an example of initiative and sacrifice.
- Uses Abu Talha’s donation of his beloved garden to illustrate giving what one loves.
- Highlights the unnamed woman who quietly cleaned the masjid and was honored by the Prophet.
- Concludes with Hakeem ibn Hizam’s regret over delayed opportunities for good and urges immediate action.
Try this week
Volunteer at the local masjid without waiting to be asked.
Look for an unmet need and take initiative to serve.
Give something valuable or beloved for Allah’s sake.
Act on opportunities for good immediately instead of postponing them.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“you will never attain righteousness until you spend from what you love”
“it will be a source of regret for you on the Day of Judgment and here the Sahabi is expressing how regretful he even feels while he is alive”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that taqwa means remembering Allah in our thoughts, words, and actions. We should notice ways to help and serve instead of waiting for someone to ask us. The companions showed this through sacrifice, generous charity, and quiet work that others might not notice. We should act on opportunities for good now, because delaying them can become a source of regret.
- Where could we notice a need and help without being asked?
- What good deed should we do this week instead of postponing it?
Where it was given
The masjid
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