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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2026.

Taqwa shapes every choice and character

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“Follow bad deed with good deed so the good deed will wipe out the bad deed and treat people kindly.”

The khateeb, at 9:14

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In one sentence

Taqwa means obeying Allah knowingly wherever we are while cultivating good character through kind speech, self-control, humility, Quran, and the Prophet’s example.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. The gift of life should be used for good deeds, even small ones.
  2. The hadith on taqwa calls for fearing Allah, following bad deeds with good deeds, and treating people kindly.
  3. Taqwa means being where Allah wants us, acting with knowledge, seeking reward, and fearing punishment.
  4. Humility and self-accountability prevent believers from considering themselves better than others.
  5. Good character includes beautiful speech, anger control, cheerfulness, and being part of the solution.
  6. Character improves through Quran, studying the Prophet’s life, and learning from both good and difficult examples.
  7. Taqwa is both an effort and a result of worship that illuminates the heart.
Try this week
Ask whether Allah approves each place, situation, business decision, or action.
Follow bad deeds with good deeds.
Use beautiful and kind words instead of profanity or insults.
Practice controlling anger and avoiding quick temper.
Recite, understand, ponder over, and study the tafsir of the Quran.
Read about the Prophet’s life and share a hadith or lesson with children each night.
Learn beneficial qualities from good people and avoid copying bad character.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Connected fasting and worship with attaining taqwa.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“This is a gift from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala that we should use to our advantage and do something that will make a difference in this life”
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Play from 7:55
“Fear Allah whenever and whenever you are wherever you are and follow bad deed with good deed so the good deed will wipe out the bad deed and treat people kindly”
NAMCC · North Austin, TX
Play from 9:14
“we can always be part of the solution and not part of the problem”
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Play from 22:43
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Allah has given us life as a gift, so we should use it for good deeds, even small ones. Taqwa means remembering Allah wherever we are, doing what He asks with knowledge and hope, and leaving what He forbids. It also means not thinking we are better than other people and holding ourselves accountable. Good character shows up in beautiful words, controlling anger, being cheerful, and helping solve problems. We can grow through the Quran, learning the Prophet’s life, and practicing these habits with our families.

  1. What is one small good deed you can do today?
  2. How can we use kinder words when we feel angry?
  3. What can we learn from the Prophet’s life this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

North Austin Muslim Community Center11900 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753Jumu'ah 12:15 PM · 1:30 PM · 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at NAMCC77 khutbahs
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