31:37 And how beautiful is…37:11 My dear brothers and…43:27 Try to forgive other…
Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 9, 2026.

Seek forgiveness, then forgive others

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“When somebody keeps seeking forgiveness from Allah, he ends up becoming more dependent only on Allah.”

The khateeb, at 31:37

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In one sentence

Consistent istighfar, even after unnoticed mistakes, earns Allah's forgiveness, deepens dependence on Him, strengthens steadfastness, and should lead believers to forgive others.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reminds worshippers that the khutbah is part of Jumu'ah prayer and urges them to put phones away.
  2. Uses New Year's goals and the desire for accomplishment and a clear conscience to introduce Allah's promised spiritual transaction.
  3. Explains istighfar through Adam, Nuh, and an anecdote about Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal and a baker.
  4. Contrasts worldly competition for status, wealth, and family with competing for Allah's forgiveness.
  5. Connects seeking forgiveness with steadfastness through the closing verse of Surah al-Baqarah and supplications for strength.
  6. Concludes by urging listeners to forgive others and seek Allah's forgiveness and protection from fitna.
Try this week
Put phones away for the duration of the khutbah.
Make istighfar consistently, including when no specific wrongdoing is known.
Ask Allah for forgiveness, steadfastness, mercy, and strength during trials.
Forgive other people and make dua for their forgiveness.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Encourages dua for manageable burdens, pardon, mercy, and help through trials.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And how beautiful is that, that when somebody keeps seeking forgiveness from Allah , he ends up becoming more dependent only on Allah .”
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“My dear brothers and sisters, let us try being of those people who consistently seek forgiveness from Allah SWT.”
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“Try to forgive other people. because Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala forgives us.”
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Play from 43:27
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that Friday's sermon is part of the prayer, so we should set our phones aside and listen. It teaches that asking Allah for forgiveness, or istighfar, is not only for obvious mistakes; it can become a steady habit that brings us closer to Him. The khateeb connects forgiveness with strength and steadfastness when life is hard. He also reminds us to forgive other people because we hope Allah will forgive us. Our goal is to compete less for worldly status and more for Allah's forgiveness.

  1. What is one goal you could connect to becoming closer to Allah?
  2. What helps you remember to ask for forgiveness?
  3. Who might you need to forgive or treat more gently?
Where it was given

The masjid

Prince George's Muslim Association9150 Lanham-Severn Rd, Lanham, MD 20706Jumu'ah 11:15 AM · 12:30 PM · 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at PGMA65 khutbahs
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