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إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ لِلَّهِ نَحْمَدُهُ وَنَسْتَعِينُهُ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُهُ وَنُؤْمِنُ بِهِ وَنَتَوَكَّلُ عَلَيْهِ، وَنَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ شُرُورِ أَنْفُسِنَا وَمِنْ سَيِّئَاتِ أَعْمَالِنَا، مَنْ يَهْدِهِ اللَّهُ فَلَا مُضِلَّ لَهُ، وَمَنْ يُضْلِلْهُ فَلَا هَادِيَ لَهُ.
وَنَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، وَنَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ، أَرْسَلَهُ بَشِيرًا وَنَذِيرًا بَيْنَ يَدَيِ السَّاعَةِ.
مَنْ يُطِعِ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ فَقَدْ رَشَدَ وَاهْتَدَى، وَمَنْ يَعْصِهِمَا فَإِنَّهُ قَدْ غَوَى، وَإِنَّهُ لَا يَضُرُّ إِلَّا نَفْسَهُ وَلَا يَضُرُّ اللَّهَ شَيْئًا.
إِنَّ خَيْرَ الْحَدِيثِ كِتَابُ اللَّهِ، وَخَيْرَ الْهَدْيِ هَدْيُ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ، وَإِنَّ خَيْرَ الْأُمُورِ عَوَازِمُهَا، وَشَرَّ الْأُمُورِ مُحْدَثَاتُهَا، وَكُلُّ مُحْدَثَةٍ بِدْعَةٌ، وَكُلُّ بِدْعَةٍ ضَلَالَةٌ، وَكُلُّ ضَلَالَةٍ فِي النَّارِ
فَأَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ. أَمَّا بَعْد
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
يَا أَيُّهَا الّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ حَقَّ تُقَاتِهِ وَلَا تَمُوتُنَّ إِلَّا وَأَنْتُمْ مُسْلِمُونَ –
O you who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared and die not except in a state of Islam.
Respected brothers and sisters in Islam, Today, I wish to share with you two fundamental principles for success in our religion, in our worldly lives and in the Hereafter.
These are two simple principles, but their consequences are enormous. Whoever sincerely follows them, by the permission of Allah, will find goodness, blessings and success. Whoever neglects them exposes himself to loss and destruction. These principles are easy for the person who sincerely asks Allah to make obedience easy for him.
Allah Almighty says:
﴿فَمَنْ يَعْمَلْ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ خَيْرًا يَرَهُ وَمَنْ يَعْمَلْ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ شَرًّا يَرَهُ
“So whoever does an atom’s weight of good will see it. And whoever does an atom’s weight of evil will see it.” (Surah Az-Zalzalah 99:7–8)
My dear brothers and sisters, reflect upon these two verses. Allah does not speak only about great acts of worship or major sins. He speaks about even an atom’s weight of goodness and an atom’s weight of evil. Nothing escapes His knowledge. Nothing is forgotten. Nothing is insignificant in the record of our deeds.
لَا يُغَادِرُ صَغِيرَةً وَلَا كَبِيرَةً إِلَّا أَحْصَاهَا
Al-Kahf (18) 49: It leaves nothing small or great but that it has enumerated it.
So, prepare yourselves for that Day, and be ready for it with all that will benefit you.
Al-A‘raf (7) 8–9: (8) And the weighing [of deeds] that Day will be the truth. So those whose scales are heavy – it is they who will be the successful.
(9) But those whose scales are light – they are the ones who will lose themselves for what injustice they were doing toward Our verses.
My Brothers and Sisters Two Fundamental Principles for Success in This Life and the Hereafter
Two principles every Muslim should live by:
Principle One: Never Underestimate a Good Deed
Every opportunity to do good is a blessing from Allah.
Whenever a door of goodness opens before you, take advantage of it.
Whenever an opportunity to help someone, give charity, offer a prayer, make a supplication or relieve someone’s hardship presents itself, do not walk away from it.
Do not say:
“I am waiting for a bigger opportunity.”
“This is only a small amount of charity.”
“Someone else will help.”
“This deed is too insignificant.”
My brothers and sisters, you do not know which deed may become the reason Allah forgives your sins, grants you His mercy and admits you into Jannah.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
لَا تَحْقِرَنَّ مِنَ الْمَعْرُوفِ شَيْئًا وَلَوْ أَنْ تَلْقَى أَخَاكَ بِوَجْهٍ طَلْقٍ
“Do not regard any good deed as insignificant, even meeting your brother with a cheerful face.” (Sahih Muslim 2626)
Subhan Allah! Even smiling at your Muslim brother is an act of goodness. Perhaps a smile that costs you nothing brings comfort to someone who is suffering. Perhaps a kind word gives hope to a person who is experiencing hardship. Perhaps a small act of kindness becomes the reason for your forgiveness.
A woman was forgiven for giving water to a dog. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ told us about a woman from the Children of Israel who was involved in prostitution. One day, she saw a dog circling a well, suffering from extreme thirst. The dog was panting and was close to dying. She removed her leather shoe, drew water from the well and gave the dog water to drink. The Prophet ﷺ said:
فَغُفِرَ لَهَا بِذَلِكَ
“So she was forgiven because of that.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 3467; Sahih Muslim 2245)
My respected brothers and sisters, think about this Hadith. This woman had committed serious sins. Yet she saw a helpless animal suffering and showed compassion. She did not build a mosque. She did not distribute thousands of pounds in charity. She simply gave water to a thirsty animal. Allah accepted her act of mercy and forgave her.
This does not mean that we may continue committing sins and rely upon a good deed. Rather, it teaches us the vastness of Allah’s mercy and the tremendous value of sincere kindness.
The Prophet ﷺ also said:
فِي كُلِّ كَبِدٍ رَطْبَةٍ أَجْرٌ
“There is a reward for serving every living creature.” (Sahih Bukhari 2363; Sahih Muslim 2244)
If showing mercy to an animal can bring such a reward, imagine the reward for helping an elderly person, supporting a disabled person, feeding a hungry family or comforting an orphan.
A man entered Paradise for removing harm from the road. The Prophet ﷺ said:
لَقَدْ رَأَيْتُ رَجُلًا يَتَقَلَّبُ فِي الْجَنَّةِ فِي شَجَرَةٍ قَطَعَهَا مِنْ ظَهْرِ الطَّرِيقِ كَانَتْ تُؤْذِي النَّاسَ
“I saw a man enjoying himself in Paradise because of a tree that he cut down from the road which was causing harm to the people.” (Sahih Muslim 1914)
In another authentic narration, a man found a thorny branch on the road and removed it. Allah appreciated his action and forgave him. (Sahih al-Bukhari 652; Sahih Muslim 1914)
Subhan Allah! A man removed something harmful from the road, and Allah granted him forgiveness. How many times do we see rubbish, broken glass or something dangerous on a pavement and simply walk past it? And what about removing something from a mosque.
How many times do we see someone struggling and think that it is not our responsibility?
My dear brothers and sisters, when Allah places an opportunity for goodness before you, do not underestimate it. Perhaps that opportunity is a means through which Allah will grant you, His mercy.
Even half a date can protect you from Hellfire. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
اتَّقُوا النَّارَ وَلَوْ بِشِقِّ تَمْرَةٍ
“Protect yourselves from the Hellfire, even by giving half a date in charity.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 1417; Sahih Muslim 1016).
Notice that the Prophet ﷺ did not say a hundred dates or a thousand dates. He said even half a date.
Allah does not need our wealth. He looks at our sincerity, our intentions and our hearts.
A person may donate thousands of pounds, while another person gives one pound sincerely from the little that he possesses. We do not know whose charity will carry greater weight with Allah.
Therefore, never be ashamed of giving a small amount in charity. The important thing is that you do not allow an opportunity for goodness to pass you by.
A few words after Wudu can open the eight gates of Paradise. The Prophet ﷺ taught us that whoever performs Wudu properly and then says:
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
“I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without any partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.”
The eight gates of Paradise will be opened for him, and he may enter through whichever gate he wishes. (Sahih Muslim 234)
How many of us perform Wudu every day but forget this beautiful supplication?
We should not say, “I am already going to pray, so these few words are not important.” You do not know which deed Allah will accept from you.
Two Rak’ahs can become a means of entering Jannah. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
مَا مِنْ مُسْلِمٍ يَتَوَضَّأُ فَيُحْسِنُ وُضُوءَهُ ثُمَّ يَقُومُ فَيُصَلِّي رَكْعَتَيْنِ مُقْبِلٌ عَلَيْهِمَا بِقَلْبِهِ وَوَجْهِهِ إِلَّا وَجَبَتْ لَهُ الْجَنَّةُ
“There is no Muslim who performs Wudu properly and then stands to pray two Rak’ahs, devoting his heart and face to them, except that Paradise becomes due for him.” Sahih Muslim 234.
Sometimes we enter the mosque a few minutes before the congregational prayer. Instead of using that time to pray two Rak’ahs, we stand around talking or looking at our mobile phones.
My dear brothers, those few minutes could become a means of enormous reward.
The Prophet ﷺ said: “When one of you enters the mosque, he should not sit down until he has prayed two Rak’ahs.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 444; Sahih Muslim 714).
When appropriate, use the opportunity to perform Tahiyyatul Masjid, remember Allah, recite the Qur’an or make Du’a. Do not underestimate a few minutes spent in worship.
Small acts performed consistently are beloved to Allah. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
أَحَبُّ الْأَعْمَالِ إِلَى اللَّهِ أَدْوَمُهَا وَإِنْ قَلَّ
“The most beloved deeds to Allah are those performed consistently, even if they are small.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 6464; Sahih Muslim 783)
My brothers and sisters, do not wait until Ramadan to begin reciting the Qur’an. Do not wait until you become wealthy to begin giving charity. Do not wait until you become old to begin attending the mosque regularly. Start today. Read a page of the Qur’an every day. Give a little charity regularly. Make Dhikr while travelling. Visit your parents. Help your neighbours. Teach your children a verse of the Qur’an. Never underestimate goodness, because you do not know where Allah has placed your forgiveness.
Second Khutbah
الحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ, وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللهِ , وَ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَاْ إِلَهَ إِلَّاْ اَللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَاْشَرِيْكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدَاً عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ
All praise is to Allah, and peace and blessings upon the Messenger of Allah, and I bear witness that there is no deity other than Allah and I bear witness that Mohammad is His slave and messenger.
Principle Two: Never Belittle a Sin. My respected brothers and sisters in Islam, the second fundamental principle is equally important: Never underestimate a sin, regardless of how small it appears to you. Whenever an opportunity to disobey Allah presents itself, be careful.
Do not say, “It is only a small sin.”
Do not compare yourself with people who commit greater sins and then justify your own disobedience.
A person may say:
“At least I do not drink alcohol.”
“At least I do not commit adultery.”
“At least I do not steal.”
“It was only a joke.”
“It was only a few seconds of looking at something Haram.”
My brothers and sisters, the fact that someone else commits a greater sin does not make your sin permissible.
What you consider insignificant may be enormous before Allah. Allah Almighty says: (Surah An-Nur 24:15)
﴿وَتَحْسَبُونَهُ هَيِّنًا وَهُوَ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ عَظِيمٌ﴾
“You thought it was insignificant, while in the sight of Allah it was tremendous.”
This verse was revealed concerning the spreading of false accusations and slander. People were repeating words without knowledge, thinking that their speech was insignificant, while it was a serious matter before Allah. How relevant this is to our lives today!
A person receives a message, hears a rumour about another Muslim or sees an accusation and immediately forwards it without verifying whether it is true. He thinks, “I only forwarded a message.” But before Allah, he may have participated in damaging someone’s honour, reputation and family. Allah says:
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِنْ جَاءَكُمْ فَاسِقٌ بِنَبَإٍ فَتَبَيَّنُوا
“O you who believe! If a wrongdoer comes to you with news, verify it.” (Surah Al-Hujurat 49:6)
Never allow your tongue or your mobile phone to become a means of injustice.
A single word can lead a person into Hellfire The Prophet ﷺ said:
إِنَّ الْعَبْدَ لَيَتَكَلَّمُ بِالْكَلِمَةِ مِنْ سَخَطِ اللَّهِ لَا يُلْقِي لَهَا بَالًا يَهْوِي بِهَا فِي جَهَنَّمَ
“Indeed, a servant may utter a word that displeases Allah, without giving it any importance, and because of it he falls into Hellfire.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 6478)
In another narration, the Prophet ﷺ warned that a person may speak a word without considering its seriousness and fall into the Fire for a distance of seventy years. (Tirmidhi 2314)
My brothers and sisters, a single word!
A lie. A false accusation. A curse. A statement of mockery. An insult. A word of backbiting.
It may take only a second to utter, but its consequences may be enormous.
How many people are careful about their prayers and fasting but careless with their tongues?
How many people avoid alcohol and gambling but sit in gatherings where they backbite, mock and insult others?
How many people appear religious but destroy the honour of their fellow Muslims through their speech? Allah Almighty says:
مَا يَلْفِظُ مِنْ قَوْلٍ إِلَّا لَدَيْهِ رَقِيبٌ عَتِيدٌ
“Not a word does a person utter except that there is an observer ready to record it.”
(Surah Qaf 50:18).
Never think that your religious knowledge, your prayers, your fasting or your position makes you superior to others. You may see someone committing a sin today, but tomorrow that person may sincerely repent and become more beloved to Allah than you. Allah says:
فَلَا تُزَكُّوا أَنْفُسَكُمْ هُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِمَنِ اتَّقَى
“So do not declare yourselves pure. He knows best who is truly mindful of Him.” Surah An-Najm 53:32)
Advise people sincerely but never despair of Allah’s mercy for them.
Small sins can accumulate until they destroy a person. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ warned:
إِيَّاكُمْ وَمُحَقَّرَاتِ الذُّنُوبِ
“Beware of sins that are regarded as insignificant.”
He ﷺ gave the example of people who stopped in a valley. Each person brought a small stick of wood, until together they gathered enough wood to make a fire and cook their food. Likewise, sins that people regard as insignificant can accumulate until they destroy the person who commits them. (Musnad Ahmad 22808)
This is how sins accumulate. One forbidden glance. One lie. One act of backbiting. One dishonest transaction. One inappropriate video. One cruel word. If we continually dismiss these things, they become habits. Our hearts become hardened, and we lose our sensitivity towards disobedience. Allah Almighty says: (Surah Al-Mutaffifin 83:14)
كَلَّا بَلْ رَانَ عَلَىٰ قُلُوبِهِمْ مَا كَانُوا يَكْسِبُونَ
“No! Rather, a stain has covered their hearts because of what they used to earn.”
Servants of Allah, Remember these two principles:
Never underestimate a good deed, because it may become the reason for your forgiveness.
Never belittle a sin, because it may become the reason for your destruction.
Ask Allah to grant us sincerity in every good deed and protection from every act of disobedience.
May Allah make us people who rush towards goodness and turn away from every form of disobedience.
O Allah, forgive all our sins, the small and the great, the first and the last, those committed openly and those committed secretly.
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ سَيِّدِنَا وَمَوْلَانَا مُحَمَّدٍ بِعَدَدِ مَنْ صَلَّىٰ وَصَامَ.
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ سَيِّدِنَا وَمَوْلَانَا مُحَمَّدٍ بِعَدَدِ مَنْ قَعَدَ وَقَامَ.
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ جَمِيعِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، وَعَلَىٰ سَائِرِ الصَّحَابَةِ وَالتَّابِعِينَ، وَعَلَىٰ عِبَادِكَ الصَّالِحِينَ.
اللَّهُمَّ أَيِّدِ الْإِسْلَامَ وَالْمُسْلِمِينَ.
اللَّهُمَّ انْصُرْ مَنْ نَصَرَ دِينَ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ وَاجْعَلْنَا مِنْهُمْ، وَاخْذُلْ مَنْ خَذَلَ دِينَ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ وَلَا تَجْعَلْنَا مِنْهُمْ.
اللَّهُمَّ أَرِنَا الْحَقَّ حَقًّا وَارْزُقْنَا اتِّبَاعَهُ، وَأَرِنَا الْبَاطِلَ بَاطِلًا وَارْزُقْنَا اجْتِنَابَهُ.
اللَّهُمَّ ثَبِّتْنَا عَلَى الْإِسْلَامِ.
اللَّهُمَّ نَوِّرْ قُلُوبَنَا بِنُورِ الْإِيمَانِ.
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ، الْأَحْيَاءِ مِنْهُمْ وَالْأَمْوَاتِ.
عِبَادَ اللَّهِ، رَحِمَكُمُ اللَّهُ، إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَأْمُرُ بِالْعَدْلِ وَالْإِحْسَانِ وَإِيتَاءِ ذِي الْقُرْبَىٰ وَيَنْهَىٰ عَنِ الْفَحْشَاءِ وَالْمُنْكَرِ وَالْبَغْيِ، يَعِظُكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُونَ.
اذْكُرُوا اللَّهَ يَذْكُرْكُمْ، وَادْعُوهُ يَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْ، وَلَذِكْرُ اللَّهِ تَعَالَىٰ أَعْلَىٰ وَأَوْلَىٰ وَأَعَزُّ وَأَجَلُّ وَأَتَمُّ وَأَهَمُّ وَأَكْبَرُ.