Life is a trust and a test
“The new resolution is to come back to Allah.”
Life is a divinely assigned trust and test, so believers should return to Allah, follow His guidance and the Prophet, and prepare for the hereafter through repentance, prayer, restitution, and disciplined choices.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Calls listeners to taqwa while reflecting on passing time, life's purpose, and accountability.
- Explains worship and responding to messengers, then presents Rajab, Isra and Mi'raj, and prayer as preparation for Ramadan.
- Prescribes sincere repentance, returning others' rights, righteous companionship, high aspiration, and firm resolve.
- Explains human purpose through Adam's creation, knowledge, free will, and the analogy of life as an assignment.
- Urges a new-year return to Allah, following the Prophet, caring for youth, and trusting Allah's support.
- Concludes with prayers for forgiveness, oppressed communities, peace, youth, families, and congregational prayer.
In the khateeb's words
“This is the example, my dear brothers and sisters, of our life on this earth. Allah Almighty subhanahu wa ta'ala gave us the rule, the book, the guide.”
“The new resolution is to come back to Allah. To follow the rules of Allah. To follow the guide, the prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam's way of life.”
“It is your own choice, your own decision to eat apples or to go and eat bad apple.”
“So, trust in Allah. Allah will never let you down. Allah supports you. Wallahi.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that our lives have a purpose and that we will answer for how we use our time, abilities, wealth, and knowledge. As we approach Ramadan, we can prepare by sincerely repenting, returning anything we owe others, choosing good companions, and strengthening our determination to obey Allah. The speaker encouraged everyone to follow the Prophet Muhammad’s example, especially in prayer and kindness toward children and young people. He also reminded us that Allah gives us the freedom to choose and is always ready to support those who turn back to Him. The closing prayers asked for forgiveness, healing, peace, and relief for suffering people around the world.
- What is one choice this week where you can follow Allah’s guidance more carefully?
- Which good habit could help you prepare your heart for Ramadan?
- How can we show care for young people the way the Prophet did?
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