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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2026.

Small sins can grow into ruin

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“Allah does not get tired of forgiving you.”

The khateeb, at 4:02

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In one sentence

Complete submission to Allah requires honestly identifying compromises, resisting Shaytan’s gradual influence, repenting quickly after mistakes, and trusting Allah’s wisdom and forgiveness.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Calls listeners to return to Allah, seek His help and forgiveness, and enter Islam completely.
  2. Urges believers to identify where they compromise and honestly acknowledge their weaknesses.
  3. Warns that seemingly minor sins and small steps toward wrongdoing can grow into habitual sin.
  4. Explains that following Shaytan gradually can lead to losing moral agency and being commanded toward immorality.
  5. Encourages immediate, persistent repentance, emphasizing Allah’s willingness to forgive those who return.
  6. Warns of Allah’s power and punishment while affirming that His commands are wise.
  7. Concludes by urging listeners to learn and practice the deen, avoid Shaytan, and make private life sincere.
Try this week
Identify where you are compromising religiously and work to rectify it.
Treat small sins and seemingly minor steps toward wrongdoing seriously.
Return quickly to Allah and ask forgiveness whenever you fall.
Learn the deen and implement it to the best of your ability.
Strive to make your private life as sincere as your public life.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to support entering Islam completely and avoiding Shaytan’s footsteps.
Surah 4Used to explain the progression from following Shaytan’s footsteps to being directed toward immorality and sin.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“No one has any power or might to do anything good except by the permission of Allah.”
ISF · Frederick, MD
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“Every mountain starts with a rock. Subhanallah. So the small steps can become a rock one day.”
ISF · Frederick, MD
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“If you don't get tired of Allah asking Allah for forgiveness, Allah does not get tired of forgiving you.”
ISF · Frederick, MD
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“It's our responsibility to learn the deen and implement it to the best of our ability.”
ISF · Frederick, MD
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Where it was given

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Islamic Society of Frederick1250 Key Pkwy, Frederick, MD 21702ArchiveAll khutbahs at ISF78 khutbahs
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