Faith is shown through honest deeds
“You leave everything in the hand of Allah.”
True faith is demonstrated through honesty, justice, trustworthiness, forgiveness, generosity, and reliance on Allah in daily life.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Defines a good person by avoiding injustice, lying, and broken promises.
- Explains trustworthiness through returning property, protecting secrets, and honoring commitments.
- Expands faith to include helping the poor, forgiving old hurts, and supporting others financially.
- Urges listeners to renew their commitment to Imam Zaman through good deeds and avoiding haram.
- Explains reliance on Allah through trust, entrusting affairs to Him, submission, and contentment with His decisions.
- Concludes that illness, loss, and hardship should lead to reflection, patience, and renewed obedience.
In the khateeb's words
“Never lie in your life. That's it. Be honest. If you're honest Don't worry about it. Sometimes that honesty can give you danger, right? Can put you in a problem. But Allah will help. because you're honest.”
“Imam does not need your agreement. Imam needs your deeds, your a'mal, your Amali good, your good deeds”
“So we start work, we do our best, But you leave everything in the hand of Allah. In the hand of Allah what? Means we follow the law of Allah by doing that.”
“Connection is before correction. Like if you don't connect to the people, you will not correct him.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that faith is visible in how we treat people. A good Muslim avoids injustice and lies, keeps promises, protects entrusted property and secrets, helps those in need, and learns to forgive old hurts. The speaker encourages us to renew our commitment to Imam Zaman through good deeds and avoiding haram, not only through words. He explains tawakkul as doing our best while trusting Allah with the outcome, then accepting His wisdom when life brings illness, loss, or disappointment. This week, our family can choose one promise to keep carefully, one person to help, and one worry to place in Allah’s hands.
- What is one promise you can keep especially carefully this week?
- How can we show trust in Allah while still doing our best?
- What is one kind action we can take for someone who needs help?
More on Character & conduct
The strong is the one who controls himself while in anger.10:16Masjid Al-Noor · Waterloo, IA · Oct 31, 2026Control anger before it causes harm
Peer pressure is an issue that is just as applicable to adults as it is to children.5:08The Rayyan Center · Plymouth, MI · Oct 31, 2026Adults must choose their influences
Lowering your gaze is cleaner to your heart and fulfilling the amanah that Allah gave you.1:03:23Rahma Center · Lake Forest, CA · Oct 30, 2026Every trust from Allah must be honored