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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 2, 2025.

Allah sees what you do in private

Dar Al Sunnah

“Allah azza wa jal sees you wherever you are and whatever you are doing.”

The khateeb, at 4:57

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In one sentence

Because Allah sees private actions, believers must guard themselves from desire- and doubt-based temptations, especially through devices, by setting boundaries, strengthening private worship, learning their deen, and repenting quickly.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Life is a test ending in accountability before Allah.
  2. Private temptations include desires and doubts, intensified by technology and online content.
  3. Allah sees hidden sins, and people will be accountable for their actions.
  4. Practical safeguards include limiting private device use and keeping devices in shared spaces.
  5. Private worship and learning the deen strengthen steadfastness and protect belief.
  6. Those who fall should repent quickly and never lose hope in Allah’s mercy.
Try this week
Limit solitary time with phones, laptops, and other devices.
Keep doors open and devices in public areas of the home.
Spend intentional time with family and productive activities.
Dedicate private time to Qur’an, night prayer, and reflection.
Learn the deen and monitor what family members watch, read, and listen to.
Repent quickly and seek Allah’s forgiveness after falling into sin.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 67Life and death are a test of who performs the best deeds.
Surah 24People will be confronted by the testimony of their tongues, hands, and limbs.
Surah 12Yusuf responds to private seduction by seeking Allah’s refuge and fleeing the situation.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the sins that are committed away from the eyes of people thinking that nobody can see you forgetting that Allah azza wa jal sees you wherever you are and whatever you are doing”
Dar Al Sunnah · Evansdale, AB
Play from 4:57
“if you are struggling and if you fall into haram as we all do at one time or another then quick turn back to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala Allah azza wa jal He loves the tawbah of His servant”
Dar Al Sunnah · Evansdale, AB
Play from 22:35
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that life is a test and that Allah sees us even when nobody else does. Private temptations can involve desires, harmful online content, or doubts about our faith. Families can protect one another by limiting isolated device use, keeping devices in shared spaces, spending meaningful time together, and learning the deen. Private worship such as Qur’an, night prayer, and reflection can strengthen us. If we slip, we should turn back to Allah quickly and never lose hope in His mercy.

  1. How can private worship help us when nobody else is watching?
  2. What should we do when we make a mistake or fall into a sin?
Where it was given

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