Invest the Hijri new year wisely
“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is capable of doing anything for you.”
The Hijri new year is a divine deposit of time that Muslims should invest by trusting in Allah, learning Islam, seeking forgiveness, and honoring the sacred calendar that connects the ummah to the Hijrah and the prophets.
The khutbah in 8 steps
- Allah chose certain moments in history as timeless reminders, beginning with the story of Musa and Pharaoh
- Pharaoh's tyranny forced the believers to flee until they were trapped between the sea and his army
- Musa declared that Allah is with him and the sea parted, demonstrating divine power over every difficulty
- This event became the basis for fasting Ashura and honoring Muharram as a sacred month
- Islam continues the same aqeedah of all prophets from Adam to Muhammad, not a separate religion
- Time is a linear divine test, and the Hijri new year is a fresh deposit that demands intention and planning
- Two resolutions for the new year: seek sound Islamic knowledge and increase istighfar
- The Hijri calendar was fixed by Umar ibn al-Khattab from the Hijrah to give the ummah a shared sacred reference point
In the khateeb's words
“that belief in Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala gives you super powers Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is capable of doing anything for you”
“we are more worthy of Musa than you and this tells you that our religion does not deny prophecy for any other prophet before us it's a continuation of the same aqeedah”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminded us of Musa’s trust in Allah when the sea was ahead and Fir'awn’s army was behind him. Allah can create openings where we see no way forward, so we should rely on Him while still taking action. Muharram and the story of Ashura remind us of the shared message of the prophets and encourage us to increase voluntary fasting. Our time is a gift and a deposit from Allah, so we should use it intentionally by learning Islam, making istighfar, setting good goals, and helping others. Even after many mistakes, Allah’s door remains open to anyone who sincerely returns.
- What is one good goal you would like to invest your time in this year?
- When have you needed courage like Musa, even in a small situation?
- What is one way our family can help someone in need this week?
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