Water is Allah's mercy and a trust
“Water is a blessing from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, but if Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala wills, it can also be a destructive force.”
Rain and water are Allah's life-giving mercy and powerful sign, so believers should reflect on them, conserve them, express gratitude, and turn to Allah in supplication while seeking protection from harm.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Invites reflection on rainfall as Allah's mercy and source of life.
- Explains water's essential role in sustaining every living thing.
- Warns that abundance can cause heedlessness, waste, and ingratitude.
- Uses the hadith of Sa'd to teach conserving water even during wudu.
- Contrasts beneficial rain with destructive flooding, including the story of Nuh.
- Concludes with prophetic rain supplications and encourages dua during rainfall.
In the khateeb's words
“if you waste water it shows that you don't value water that you don't think it's that important that it doesn't matter if it goes to waste”
“so yes water is a blessing from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala but if Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala wills it can also be a destructive force”
“every time we take a sip of water every time we see it raining alhamdulillah every time we benefit in any way from the water that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has sent down to us”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah invited us to notice water as an amazing sign of Allah’s power and mercy. Rain brings life to dry land and provides for people, animals, and plants. When water is always available, we can forget how precious it is, so thanking Allah also means being careful not to waste it, even during wudu. The khateeb reminded us that water can also cause destruction, and taught us to ask Allah for beneficial rain and protection from harm. When it rains or we take a drink, we can pause to remember this blessing, thank Allah, and make dua.
- What is one way you used water today that you feel thankful for?
- What could we change at home to waste less water?
- Who would you like to make dua for the next time it rains?
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