Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 12, 2026.
Use the Hijrah to renew your intentions
“Don't let the distractions hold you down.”
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Opens with taqwa, submission, blessings on the Prophet, and prayers for forgiveness at the close of the Hijri year.
- Teaches that actions and migration depend on intentions, warning that outward appearances do not reveal inner sincerity or final outcomes.
- Uses the World Cup and Qatar to discuss communal joy, distraction, ICE harms, and suffering in Palestine, Sudan, and elsewhere.
- Calls listeners to remain aware of Allah, protect prayer, and use worldly experiences as opportunities for spiritual growth.
- Illustrates sacrifice through Suhaib ibn Sinan and closes with calls for empathy, devotion, and a beautiful ending.
Try this week
Examine and purify your intentions for worship and visible good deeds.
Do not let entertainment make you miss prayer; pray when Allah's call comes.
Stay aware of suffering and oppression locally and overseas rather than becoming distracted.
Identify worldly attachments you may need to sacrifice or loosen to move closer to Allah.
Seek forgiveness and ask Allah for a beautiful ending.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“We don't want to be Blindsided Right We don't want to be Blindsided”
“That the dunya Is the Place of harvest For the akhira How do you get to the Akhira in the first place? How do you get to Allah In the first place?”
“Don't let The distractions Hold you down They can be there But use them As a stepping stone Towards your migration Towards Allah”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that hijrah, the migration of the Prophet and the first believers, can also help us think about moving closer to Allah in everyday life. He encouraged us to renew our intentions so that our worship comes from the heart. Gathering to enjoy a game can bring happiness and community, but it should not make us forget prayer or people suffering nearby and around the world. Through Suhaib's story of leaving his wealth behind, he invited us to consider what we are willing to sacrifice for Allah. He closed by asking Allah to bring our hearts closer together, keep them open to others, and grant us a beautiful ending.
- What good thing could you do tomorrow with a fresh intention to please Allah?
- How could our family make time for prayer when we are enjoying a game or show?
- What could we do together this week to care for someone who is struggling?
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