Muharram calls us to realign with Allah
“We put Allah first, we put Allah's remembrance first and we struggle for His cause.”
The new Hijri year and month of Muharram should prompt Muslims to realign their daily actions, spiritual priorities, and commitment to justice with their relationship to Allah.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Muharram offers a new beginning to reassess identity and priorities beyond appearance, wealth, and family circumstances.
- Accountability before Allah means angels record deeds, and repeated actions shape who a person becomes.
- True dignity comes from connection with Allah rather than dependence on other people.
- Muharram and Ashura connect fasting, Musa’s liberation, remembrance, human dignity, and solidarity with the oppressed.
- The khutbah closes by urging fasting, practical realignment, and choosing the values of Moses over Pharaoh.
In the khateeb's words
“When you worry about what you are as a person and try to define yourself, our dean reminds us that you are defined by nothing more than your actions.”
“It is the reminder that we put Allah first, we put Allah's remembrance first and we struggle for His cause.”
“We should align and refocus on our spirituality in practical terms and how it relates to our day-to-day action and not separate our worldly life from our hereafter.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb teaches that a new Hijri year is a chance to look honestly at how our actions define us. Rather than measuring ourselves by appearance, wealth, or other people’s approval, we should examine whether our daily routines match our values and keep our hearts connected to Allah. Muharram, especially fasting on Ashura, can help us remember Musa’s rescue, stand with the oppressed, and join worship with justice and service. Families can use this month to choose specific habits, support one another, and bring faith into ordinary decisions.
- What is one habit that could make your actions match your values more closely?
- What does standing with someone who needs support look like this week?
- What is one way our family can remember Allah more during Muharram?
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