Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2025.
Taqwa brings relief through faithful deeds
“They did the good deeds at the time of ease.”
In one sentence
Allah grants relief to believers who practice taqwa by honoring parents, resisting wrongdoing, paying workers fairly, and respecting others.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The khutbah opens with Quranic calls to taqwa and obedience.
- The speaker recounts the hadith of three men trapped in a cave who seek relief through sincere deeds.
- The first lesson emphasizes honoring aging parents and maintaining family ties.
- The second lesson teaches sexual restraint, avoiding zina, and fearing Allah.
- The third lesson addresses fair wages, worker rights, respect for Muslims, and guarding the tongue.
- The khutbah closes with prayers for Gaza and an appeal to support relief efforts.
Try this week
Care for aging parents and speak to them respectfully.
Keep romantic relationships within halal boundaries and avoid situations leading toward zina.
Pay workers their full wages promptly.
Respect other Muslims’ wealth, honor, families, and dignity, while guarding the tongue.
Support the organization collecting aid for people in Gaza.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:102Used to call believers to fear Allah and remain in submission.
Quran 4:1Used to emphasize taqwa and maintaining kinship ties.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to show that sincere good deeds can bring relief during hardship.
Quran 65:2-3Used to argue that taqwa brings a way out and unexpected provision.
Quran 17:23-24Used to command kindness, humility, and respectful speech toward parents.
Quran 17:32Used to warn believers not even to approach zina.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the first thing that you can see the three of them they did the good deeds at the time of ease”
“if your parents are alive and old take care of them”
“I'm not going to do the wrong I fear Allah the reward is being under the shade of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
“give the salary for the person that he worked for you before his sweat dry”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah retells the story of three men trapped in a cave who ask Allah for relief by mentioning sincere deeds. Their examples teach us to care for aging parents, resist forbidden relationships, and treat workers honestly. We are also reminded not to look down on other Muslims or violate their wealth, honor, or family rights. The speaker encouraged everyone to guard their tongues and turn faith into everyday behavior. He ended by praying for Gaza and asking the congregation to support humanitarian help.
- Why is it important to pay someone fairly and on time?
- What does it mean to keep our tongues under control?
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