Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Rely on Allah beyond modern convenience
“Even if you have the food in your fridge, what is the guarantee that you can even reach the fridge without the permission of Allah?”
In one sentence
In an age of unprecedented convenience and smartphone distraction, believers must rebuild reliance on Allah through remembrance, accountability, and disciplined private conduct.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens with praise of Allah, the testimony of faith, and the special virtues of Jumu'ah.
- Encourages abundant salat and salam upon the Prophet, linking it to relief from worry and acceptance.
- Urges believers to make dua and rely on Allah even amid modern convenience and easy access to necessities.
- Explains belief in the unseen and accountability for private actions through Quranic reminders.
- Warns against smartphone, gaming, and other unbeneficial leisure addictions.
- Recommends physical reminders of Judgment Day, disciplined phone use, and beneficial activities before closing with supplications.
Try this week
Increase salat and salam upon the Prophet on Fridays.
Make dua on Friday and ask Allah for needs, including small everyday needs.
Begin actions with Allah's name and end them with gratitude.
Carry a physical reminder of standing before Allah and review it regularly.
Limit smartphone use and unbeneficial gaming, replacing leisure with beneficial physical or mental activities.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“So sending Salat and Salam on the Prophet is a formula for reducing our stress and removing worries from our hearts”
“Allah loves to be asked. And even if you have the food in your fridge, what is the guarantee that you can even reach the fridge without the permission of Allah ?”
“Have that paper in your pockets. not on your phones have a physical paper in your pockets remind yourselves of the day on which you will meet Allah and insha'Allah that will guide your actions.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Allah deserves our gratitude and remembrance, especially on Friday. Even though modern life makes food, shopping, and entertainment easy to access, everything still depends on Allah's permission. We should ask Allah for our needs, remember that He sees what is private, and be careful with how we use our phones and free time. A simple paper reminder about meeting Allah can help guide our choices.
- What is one small thing you can ask Allah for today, even if it seems easy to obtain?
- When does your phone make it hardest to remember Allah?
- What reminder could you carry or place somewhere to help you make better choices?
Where it was given
The masjid
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