The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 11, 2026.
Use your time before it is gone
“Time that you spent, you cannot regain it.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that the new Islamic year should renew Muslims’ awareness of limited time, repentance, trust in Allah, righteous companionship, sacrifice, service, and spiritual migration away from sin.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces Muharram as a reminder of mortality and time as a limited blessing.
- Presents the Hijrah as a transition from persecution to freedom and a source of practical guidance.
- Draws lessons about trusting Allah while planning carefully, sacrificing for faith, and choosing righteous companions.
- Calls every believer to serve according to their abilities and help build unified, caring communities.
- Defines true Hijrah as abandoning sin and concludes with annual self-evaluation, repentance, and hope in Allah’s help.
Try this week
Use youth, health, wealth, free time, and life for beneficial religious and charitable purposes.
Reduce time wasted scrolling on social media and use available time productively.
Plan carefully, do everything within your capacity, and then rely on Allah.
Examine close friends, children’s companions, and social-media influences.
Leave sinful habits and harmful environments for obedience and healthier influences.
Contribute to Islam and the Muslim community according to your abilities.
Review your prayer, faith, and conduct each year and repent where improvement is needed.
Stay alert in the mosque and report suspicious activity immediately.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 25The succession of night and day was used to encourage remembrance and gratitude.
Surah 103Time and humanity’s general loss were used to emphasize faith, good deeds, truth, and patience.
Surah 65Reliance on Allah was connected to diligent effort and confidence that Allah is sufficient.
Surah 9The Hijrah and the promise that Allah is with His servants were used to teach hope and divine protection.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Time that you spent, you cannot regain it. Time lost cannot be retrieved.”
“Tawakkul ala Allah means that you do your due diligence, everything within your capacity. And then you put your trust in Allah and you expect the result from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“everyone, every one of us can serve Islam according to our abilities. You don't have to be a scholar.”
“The true immigrant is the one who leave alone the sin, leave alone disobedience to Allah, to obedience to Allah.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb said that Muharram and the new Islamic year remind us that our time is limited and should be used wisely. The Hijrah teaches us to plan carefully, trust Allah, make sacrifices, and choose companions who strengthen our faith. True Hijrah is not only moving to a new place; it is leaving sin and moving toward obedience. Every person can serve the Muslim community in their own way. We should regularly examine our prayers and actions, repent sincerely, and remain hopeful in Allah’s help.
- What is one way you can use your time more wisely this week?
- Who helps you become a better Muslim, and how?
- What is one small act of service you could do for your community?
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