Return to Allah without despair
“When Allah decided to forgive you, He will forgive you.”
As Ramadan and Jumu'ah al-Wida end, believers should reject despair, return to Allah through even small acts of worship, forgiveness, and charity, and use these final moments to seek His mercy.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Ramadan’s ending should prompt gratitude and reflection on spiritual growth, not merely counting down the days.
- Allah’s mercy in Ramadan makes worship easier, multiplies rewards, and draws believers toward paradise.
- Shaytan and memories of past sins can create hopelessness, but sincere repentance remains open.
- The closing verses of Surah al-Fajr are presented as an invitation to return to Allah.
- Listeners are urged to pray, recite Quran, make remembrance, repent, send salawat, give charity, and forgive others.
- The khutbah closes with prayers for suffering communities, Sadaqat al-Fitr information, and Eid prayer times.
In the khateeb's words
“Allah is waiting, O my slave. Come on. Just come on. Whichever ways and means you can come.”
“When Allah decided to forgive you, He will forgive you. When Allah decided to bless you, you will be blessed.”
“Let's forgive everyone. Let's have a brotherhood. Let's have a friendliness.”
For the dinner table
As Ramadan comes to an end, the khateeb encouraged us to think about how we have used its days and what good we can still do. He reminded us to turn to Allah with hope in His mercy and forgiveness, even when we regret our mistakes. Small efforts matter, including reading Quran, remembering Allah, praying, and giving charity. He also asked us to make dua for our loved ones, people who are suffering, and peace for all humanity. His closing message was to forgive one another, build friendship, and use the time we have to do good.
- What is one small good deed you would like us to do together before Ramadan ends?
- When you feel bad about a mistake, what helps you ask for forgiveness and try again?
- Who could we include in our duas tonight, and what would you like to ask Allah for them?
The masjid
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