The Quran reminds us why we live
“It is the book of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala that gives us this reminder.”
Allah sent the Quran as our dhikrukum, a reminder of our purpose, duties, and return to Him, and success comes from holding fast to it, striving, repenting, and relying on His mercy.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces the Quran as Allah's mercy and dhikrukum, a reminder amid distraction and confusion.
- Explains dhikrukum as a reminder of purpose, responsibilities, and the final return to Allah.
- Uses Quranic warnings about accountability and recompense to urge deep self-examination.
- Balances striving with Allah's mercy, encouraging firm effort, repentance, and persistence after mistakes.
- Presents life's trials as continuous striving and emphasizes knowing Allah through His names and attributes.
- Connects holding fast to Allah's rope with Muslim unity and warns against seeking honor from corrupt worldly powers.
In the khateeb's words
“Because we are insane, we forget, we go astray, we get lazy, we get disorientated, we get confused, we know this is the life, but it is the book of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala that gives us this reminder.”
“the one who is striving, the one who is struggling, the one who is trying to manage his or her affairs to the best of their ability, this is the one whom Allah Subh'anaHu Wa Ta-A'la loves.”
“At least be close. Have the intentions. And in this way, Allah Subh'anaHu Wa Ta-A'la will love you and Allah Subh'anaHu Wa Ta-A'la will have mercy upon you.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that the Quran is a guide to why we are here, how to live, and where we are going. Since people forget and get distracted, we should regularly reflect on whether our choices prepare us to return to Allah. Success is not perfection: we should aim firmly, stay close when we fall short, and keep making tawbah while trusting Allah's mercy. We can learn about Allah through His names and attributes, then let that knowledge shape our actions. Holding fast to the Quran also means strengthening Muslim brotherhood across our differences.
- What is one choice you can make this week that prepares you for the Hereafter?
- What should you do when you make a mistake but still want to keep striving?
- How can our family show brotherhood to someone different from us?
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