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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 6, 2026.

Taqwa should shape every choice

ICOI · Furhan Zubairi

“As soon as I make a mistake, I should feel a level of remorse and regret.”

The khateeb, at 22:32

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In one sentence

Taqwa is an ongoing awareness of Allah that should shape every choice, lead believers to repent and follow mistakes with good deeds, and appear in beautiful character toward others.

The khutbah in 4 steps

  1. Defines taqwa as internalized awareness of Allah’s presence, knowledge, and accountability.
  2. Explains that taqwa produces obedience, restraint, and God-consciousness in every setting, not just the mosque.
  3. Clarifies that imperfect believers should respond to sin with remorse, repentance, istighfar, and a good deed.
  4. Connects taqwa to responsibilities toward Allah and expands the message to responsibilities toward people through beautiful character.
Try this week
Pray five times daily, fast Ramadan, pay zakat, and perform Hajj as able.
Control the tongue and eyes, keeping taqwa active beyond the mosque.
After a mistake, feel remorse, seek Allah’s forgiveness, and follow it with a good deed such as charity, helping someone, two rakahs, or wudu.
Make istighfar regularly every day.
Identify settings that weaken remembrance of Allah and plan for greater awareness there.
Refine behavior and beautiful character, especially with parents, spouses, children, relatives, neighbors, and coworkers.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Describes people of taqwa as those who remember Allah, seek forgiveness, and do not knowingly persist in sin.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But those mistakes don't define us. That as soon as I make a mistake. I should feel a level of remorse and regret.”
ICOI · Irvine, CA
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“That as soon as I make a mistake. I should feel a level of remorse and regret. I should turn back to Allah. Ask Him for forgiveness. And I should follow it up with a good deed.”
ICOI · Irvine, CA
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“All of us can work on refining our character. We can work on refining our behavior. Especially in those relationships that matter the most.”
ICOI · Irvine, CA
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah shared three pieces of advice: remember Allah wherever we are, follow a bad deed with a good deed, and treat people with beautiful character. Remembering that Allah hears and sees us can help guide our words and choices at home, at school, and everywhere else. Having taqwa does not mean being perfect; when we make mistakes, we can feel regret, ask Allah for forgiveness, and sincerely resolve to stop. The khateeb encouraged us to seek forgiveness every day and follow our mistakes with good deeds, such as helping someone or giving charity. He also reminded us that kindness and gentleness matter deeply, especially with our families, and that simple changes can make a profound difference.

  1. What could help you remember Allah when you feel angry?
  2. What good deed could you do after making a mistake?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Irvine2 Truman, Irvine, CA 92620Jumu'ah 12:30 PM & 1:45 PMKhateebFurhan ZubairiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICOI69 khutbahs
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