12:56 Do not add to Islam…
Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, May 3, 2026.

Steadfastness requires daily self-accountability

TCIC · Taha Hassane

“Do not add to Islam what is not part of Islam and do not take away from Islam what's part of Islam.”

The khateeb, at 12:56

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In one sentence

Achieving istiqamah, remaining on Allah’s straight path, requires reliance on Allah, sincerity, repentance, self-accountability, timely prayer, beneficial knowledge, and righteous companionship.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Jumu'ah reminders address heedlessness and forgotten knowledge.
  2. A hadith condenses Islam into belief in Allah and steadfastness.
  3. Istiqamah means balanced adherence to Quran and Sunnah without excess or negligence.
  4. The speaker grounds steadfastness in divine commands and the repeated plea for guidance in al-Fatiha.
  5. Seven means are presented: seeking Allah’s help, sincerity, istighfar, self-accountability, timely prayer, beneficial knowledge, and righteous companionship.
  6. Family and community responsibilities require people to remind and support one another.
  7. The khutbah closes with prayers for guidance, forgiveness, and Muslims suffering in conflict zones.
Try this week
Ask Allah for guidance and steadfastness in every prayer.
Before acting, examine whether the intention seeks Allah’s reward and whether the action follows the Prophet’s guidance.
Make istighfar regularly, especially after prayer and after recognizing mistakes.
Review the day before sleep, thank Allah for good actions, and repent for wrongdoing.
Pray the five daily prayers on time and attend them in congregation when possible.
Learn enough foundational Islamic knowledge to distinguish right from wrong and halal from haram.
Stay connected to the masjid, community, and righteous companions.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 11The command to stand firm without transgression supports istiqamah as a divine obligation.
Surah 1The repeated request for guidance to the straight path emphasizes continual dependence on Allah.
Surah 59The verse is used to encourage self-accountability before final accountability.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Do not add to Islam what is not part of Islam and do not take away from Islam what's part of Islam.”
TCIC · Vista, CA
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For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that the heart of Islam is to believe in Allah and remain steadfast on His straight path. Istiqamah means following the Quran and the Prophet’s guidance with balance, without adding to Islam or neglecting what Allah asks. We can seek it by asking Allah for guidance, being sincere, repenting often, reviewing our day, praying on time, learning what is right, and staying close to good people. The speaker reminds us that worship does not make us better than others; guidance is a gift from Allah. Our families and communities share responsibility for reminding and encouraging one another, while we pray for forgiveness and for people suffering in many places.

  1. What is one small way we can stay steady in faith this week?
  2. What could we ask ourselves each night when we review our day?
  3. Which people help us remember Allah and do better?
Where it was given

The masjid

Tri-City Islamic Center (Masjid Al-Aziz)2136 Industrial Court, Vista, CA 92081Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:00 PM · prayer 1:30 PMKhateebTaha HassaneMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at TCIC37 khutbahs
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