Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 23, 2026.
Repent now and trust Allah’s provision
“Whoever leaves something for Allah seeking the pleasure of Allah, it will definitely be replaced with that which is better.”
In one sentence
Repent immediately by trusting Allah’s provision, leaving sinful conduct, repairing relationships, and prioritizing prayer rather than delaying until Ramadan.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Urges immediate repentance and explains how sin’s pleasure and fear delay tawbah.
- Challenges livelihood fears and calls listeners to leave haram work while trusting Allah’s provision.
- Warns that unlawful wealth destroys lawful wealth and urges repairing broken family relationships.
- Emphasizes prayer and Allah’s rights as priorities over worldly distractions.
- Calls listeners to repent before Ramadan and closes with supplications.
Try this week
Repent immediately instead of postponing until Ramadan.
Leave work or transactions involving alcohol, cigarettes, lottery tickets, or riba.
Trust Allah’s provision while pursuing halal income.
Observe hijab and follow the Sunnah regarding the beard.
Repair broken family and Muslim relationships by humbling the ego.
Pray on time and prioritize Allah’s rights.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the joy and the sweetness that the sinner find in the sin may prevent him or her from repenting to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
“whoever leaves something for Allah seeking the pleasure of Allah it will definitely be replaced with that which is better”
“fix humble yourself step on your ego and fix your relationship with your brothers and sisters in Islam”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah asks us to turn back to Allah now instead of waiting for a better time or for Ramadan. It reminds us that fear about money should not keep us in sinful work, because Allah is the Provider. We are also urged to repair family and Muslim relationships by putting aside pride. Prayer and Allah’s rights should come before worldly distractions. Preparing for Ramadan begins with repentance today.
- What is one fear that can make repentance difficult, and how can trust in Allah help?
- When have you needed to put aside your pride to repair a relationship?
- What could help you pray on time more consistently?
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