Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 19, 2025.
Small deeds can earn Allah's love
“What is something small that I can do between me and Allah that I will do consistently?”
In one sentence
Small, consistent acts of worship, kindness, and service can earn Allah's love and become a means to Jannah.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The speaker presents life as a journey whose struggles and small efforts shape who we become.
- He urges believers to seize every opportunity for good rather than rely on Ramadan, charity, or Hajj alone.
- He recounts hadith stories about a woman giving water to a dog and a man removing harm from the road.
- He applies the lesson to everyday service, including removing obstacles, cleaning streets, calling friends, and donating modestly.
- He closes by encouraging consistent dhikr and praying for humility, love, service, and the ability to recognize every opportunity for good.
Try this week
Choose one small deed between you and Allah and do it consistently.
Call one person or friend every day.
Pick up litter once a week or month, including in a non-Muslim neighborhood.
Remove harmful objects such as traffic cones or branches from the road when safe.
Keep the tongue moist with dhikr, make dua, and practice istighfar.
Donate a few dollars as a small act of charity.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“don't forget the beautiful destiny or the beautiful journey that you are in right now”
“the small deeds the small efforts Wallahi they make a massive difference”
“what is something small that I can do between me and Allah that I will do consistently”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah teaches that Allah values small deeds done with sincerity and consistency. A kind act, such as giving water to an animal or removing something harmful from the road, can carry enormous weight. We should choose one manageable good deed, calling someone, cleaning a shared space, helping a neighbor, or giving a little, and keep doing it. We can also keep our tongues busy with dhikr, including Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi and Subhan Allah al-Azim. The goal is to notice opportunities for goodness and never dismiss a small act of service.
- What small good deed could our family practice every week?
- When have you turned a setback into part of your journey?
- What helpful thing could we remove, clean, or fix in our neighborhood?
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