Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 6, 2026.
Reform your soul before Ramadan
“The rectification of our souls is a command from Allah Azza wa Jal.”
In one sentence
Personal reform requires turning to Allah, disciplining and auditing the soul, and choosing influences that prepare one to benefit from Ramadan.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- The soul must be nurtured by Allah’s deen; unchecked desire leads to misguidance.
- Sincere dua, including the Prophet’s prayer for taqwa, is the first means of reform.
- Mujahadat al-nafs means resisting laziness and desire; small effort invites Allah’s guidance.
- Muhasabat al-nafs calls for daily self-examination before final accountability.
- Friendships and admired social-media figures shape faith, so influences must be examined.
- With Ramadan approaching, listeners should reform now and seek companions who increase obedience.
- Announcements invite attendance at Ramadan fiqh lectures, Qur’an reflections, and coordinated iftar support.
Try this week
Make sincere dua asking Allah to purify the heart and rectify the soul.
Resist desires, laziness, and postponement by saying no and taking immediate small steps toward good.
Review each day’s deeds, shortcomings, and neglected commands before the final accountability.
Examine friendships, admired figures, and social-media influences; seek people who bring you closer to Allah.
Begin these reforms before Ramadan to maximize its worship and mercy.
Attend the announced Ramadan lectures and daily Qur’an reflections; consult the mosque office before bringing food or supplies.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimUsed to support the prophetic dua asking Allah to grant and purify the soul’s taqwa.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“And it is no doubt that the rectification of our souls is a command from Allah Azza wa Jal.”
“first and foremost there is no ability and there is no way for us to better ourselves if it's not with the assistance of Allah Azza wa Jal”
“hold yourself accountable question yourself question your day before you are held accountable ask yourself before the day that you brought forth”
“we need to be careful as to who we allow to be an influence over us who our hearts gravitate to”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that our souls need care and direction, just as a child does. We strengthen them by asking Allah for purity, resisting harmful desires, and reviewing our deeds each day. The people and voices we admire also shape us, so we should choose friends and influences that bring us closer to Allah. With Ramadan approaching, we should begin these changes now so we can benefit more from its worship and mercy. The mosque will also offer Ramadan lessons and Qur’an reflections for the community.
- What is one good habit you want to start before Ramadan, and how will you begin?
- Who helps you remember Allah, and what do they do that influences you?
- What is one distraction or desire you can practice saying no to this week?
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