Seek Allah’s mercy by repairing harm

Because Allah’s mercy encompasses all creation yet wrongdoing will be accounted for, believers should cultivate taqwa by avoiding oppression and repairing harms before meeting Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

1. Opens with praise, testimony of faith, and affirmation of the Quran and Prophetic guidance.
2. Explains Surah al-A'raf 7:156: Allah’s mercy encompasses everything and is especially written for the pious, charitable, and believers in His signs.
3. Uses creation and the story of Pharaoh and Musa to illustrate divine signs and mercy, even toward wrongdoers.
4. Warns against dhulm, wronging oneself, Allah, and other people, and emphasizes accountability before Allah.
5. Defines taqwa as cautious awareness, repentance, and concern over one’s words and actions.
6. Urges listeners to settle interpersonal wrongs through apology, amends, dua, and istighfar, then prays for oppressed Muslims.