Repent and repair the wrongs you have done
“If you believe that you have wronged your brother then you should try to settle that today in this world.”
The khutbah argues that zulm (injustice) is categorically forbidden, with shirk as its greatest form, and urges believers to repent and repair harms before the Day of Judgment.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces a Hadith Qudsi declaring that Allah forbids injustice and commands people not to wrong one another.
- Explains Allah’s perfect justice, humanity’s dependence on divine guidance and provision, and the recording and recompense of every action.
- Urges listeners to assess their deeds, praise Allah for obedience, and blame themselves for disobedience.
- Warns that wrongs against others must be settled in this life because the Day of Judgment offers no financial repayment.
- Defines three forms of zulm: shirk, disobedience to Allah, and harming people through words or actions.
- Applies accountability to family and workplace relationships, then closes with reminders about worship, work, community concerns, and prayer.
In the khateeb's words
“No one is allowed to do any wrong to anyone.”
“Meaning you are not doing any favour to Allah when you become righteous. It is for your own benefit.”
“If you believe that you have wronged your brother then you should try to settle that today in this world, at this time, now.”
“Shirk is the greatest gulm. The greatest act of injustice.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah taught that Allah forbids injustice and never wrongs anyone. Our good and bad actions are preserved, and we will be accountable for them. The khateeb described shirk as the greatest form of injustice, followed by disobedience to Allah and harming other people through words or actions. Harm against people must be repaired by seeking their forgiveness and restoring their rights before the Day of Judgment. This week, we can examine our conduct, thank Allah for obedience, repent for mistakes, and make things right with anyone we have hurt.
- Who might depend on you, and how can you treat that responsibility more carefully?
- How can we protect other people’s dignity in the way we speak?
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