Repent and return to Allah before judgment
“Allah will forgive as long as we don't go back and do the same thing.”
As 2023 ends, Muslims should repent, recommit to Islam, the Qur'an, and the Sunnah, live peacefully, and avoid harmful behavior because resurrection and judgment are certain.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The Prophet's concern for his ummah frames a year-end call to reflection.
- Listeners are urged to seek forgiveness and recommit to Islam, the Qur'an, and the Sunnah.
- Love, respect, and peaceful conduct toward Muslims and non-Muslims are emphasized.
- Children and young people are warned to avoid trouble, drugs, and alcohol.
- Qur'anic resurrection examples reinforce certainty in returning to Allah on Judgment Day.
In the khateeb's words
“The mistakes we did, this year, we got two more days or so, it's gone. No matter how powerful you are, you cannot bring 2023 back, after January 1st.”
“And then let's get our act together and stick with Islam, stick with the Qur'an, stick with the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.”
“Stay away from drugs and alcohol. You will survive. Because the system is terrible.”
“The good news is that Muslims we say astagfirullah everyday and Allah will forgive as long as we don't go back and do the same thing.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb began by reminding us of the Prophet's concern for his ummah and used the year's end as a chance to reflect. He urged us to ask Allah's forgiveness, return to Islam, the Qur'an, and the Sunnah, and treat Muslims and non-Muslims with love and respect. He especially warned children and young people to stay away from trouble, drugs, and alcohol. He then emphasized that Allah can bring everyone back to life on Judgment Day, so we should not let doubts or harmful choices pull us away from faith.
- What is one mistake you want to leave behind this year?
- How can our family show respect to someone different from us?
- What helps us make healthy choices when friends invite us into trouble?
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