Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 23, 2026.
Sincere intention gives deeds their reward
“Please forgive me, give me more time; Allah knows my heart.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that sincere intention is the foundation of accepted deeds, Allah’s help, honest dealings, and ultimate reward.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces sincerity and the reward for spending for Allah’s sake.
- Connects truthful intentions with Allah’s help and forgiveness.
- Applies sincerity to borrowing money, repayment, and honest communication.
- Explains how worldly motives can limit the reward of religious actions.
- Concludes with repentance, a dua for steadfastness, salawat, and prayers for Muslims and Palestine.
Try this week
Examine and purify your intention before acting, seeking Allah’s pleasure.
If you owe money, intend to repay and honestly communicate when repayment is delayed.
Memorize and recite the dua asking Allah to steady the heart upon the deen.
Ask Allah for forgiveness, rectify your conduct, and move forward.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariTeaches that borrowers intending repayment receive Allah’s help, while dishonest borrowers face destruction.
Sahih al-BukhariShows that a person receives according to the worldly or religious intention behind an action.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“discuss with him brother I'm not able to get the money please forgive me give me more time Allah knows my heart”
“ask Allah to forgive you rectify and move on life is short”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Allah cares about the sincerity behind our actions, not only their outward appearance. A person who borrows money intending to repay should be honest with the lender when repayment is delayed. The example of hijrah shows that a worldly motive earns only its worldly result, while an act done for Allah brings spiritual reward. We are encouraged to seek forgiveness, correct our direction, memorize a prayer for steadfastness, and keep serving with sincerity.
- What is one good thing you could do this week only to please Allah?
- How should we speak to someone when we cannot repay what we owe?
- What could help your heart stay firm on the deen?
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