Halal choices bring relief and provision
“If you decide not to steal from your business, Allah will make it up for you.”
Practicing taqwa by choosing what pleases Allah, especially in divorce and financial decisions, brings relief and halal provision while sinful shortcuts bring harm.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The story of Adam teaches human responsibility, repentance, and the need to follow divine guidance.
- Taqwa means remaining mindful of Allah, and it brings exits from hardship and unexpected provision.
- During divorce, believers should avoid lying, retaliation, harming spouses, and unjustly blocking children from a parent.
- In work and finance, Muslims should avoid haram or doubtful income and keep their provision halal.
- Gambling and betting are presented as a spreading, destructive disease that must be completely avoided.
- Believers should trust Allah’s provision while working hard and pursuing it through halal means.
In the khateeb's words
“Before you do anything You say and you ask Is Allah happy with it? Before you say a word You ask Is Allah angry with it?”
“Keep your rizq halal 100% Why? Because the rizq is coming Whether you like it or not”
“If you decide Not to lie to your customers If you decide Not to oppress your employees If you decide Not to steal from your business Allah will make it up for you”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah focused on taqwa, meaning staying mindful of Allah before we speak, decide, or act. The imam taught that this mindfulness brings a way out of hardship and provision from unexpected places. He applied that lesson to divorce, urging people not to lie, take revenge, block children from a parent, or use conflict to harm one another. He also urged us to keep our work, businesses, investments, and income halal, and to stay completely away from gambling and betting. We should trust that Allah provides what is meant for us while still working hard and choosing the lawful path.
- What is one decision this week where we can pause and think about whether Allah is pleased?
- Why should we choose halal work and money even when a doubtful option seems easier?
- How can a family help someone who is struggling with gambling or another harmful habit?
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