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First Part of the Khutbah
Praise and Opening:
All praise is due to Allah. We praise Him, seek His help, and ask for His forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah from the evils of our own selves and from our bad deeds. Whoever Allah guides, none can misguide; and whoever He leaves astray, none can guide.
I bear witness that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah, alone, without partner. And I bear witness that Muhammad ﷺ is His servant and Messenger.
O Servants of Allah!
Fear of Allah, or Taqwa, is the foundation of success in this life and in the Hereafter. Allah commands in the Qur’an:
"O you who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared, and do not die except in a state of Islam." (Surah Al-Imran, 3:102)
The fear of Allah is not mere terror; it is deep reverence, awareness of His greatness, and a constant mindfulness of Him in all aspects of life. It is the reason we obey Allah, avoid sins, and strive for righteousness.
The Importance of Taqwa:
1. Taqwa is the source of guidance and wisdom.
Allah says: “Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.” (Surah Al-Hujurat, 49:13)
2. Taqwa protects us from sin.
When a person fears Allah sincerely, he avoids what is forbidden, knowing that Allah sees all and knows all.
3. Taqwa brings blessings and peace.
The heart of a person who fears Allah finds tranquility, and his life is guided by light in both worldly matters and in preparation for the Hereafter.
O Believers!
The Prophet ﷺ said:
"Fear Allah wherever you are, and follow up a bad deed with a good deed which will wipe it out, and behave well towards people."
(Focus on the link between Taqwa and righteous actions.)
Examples of Taqwa in Life:
Controlling anger, avoiding gossip, and speaking only what is good.
Fulfilling obligations: prayer, fasting, and zakat, even when no one is watching.
Treating others with justice and kindness, because Allah sees all deeds, hidden or open.
Second Part of the Khutbah
O Believers!
Let us reflect on the signs of Taqwa in the Qur’an:
"The pious are those who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, spend from what We have provided them, and who believe in what has been revealed to you and what was revealed before you." (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:3–4)
Practical Steps to Cultivate the Fear of Allah:
1. Remember Allah constantly – through dhikr, prayer, and reading the Qur’an.
2. Reflect on the Hereafter – fear Allah’s judgment and strive to prepare for it.
3. Avoid major sins and repent for minor ones – seeking Allah’s forgiveness daily.
4. Associate with the righteous – they remind you of Allah and encourage you in good deeds.
O Believers!
Fear Allah in private and in public. Let Taqwa guide your words, actions, and intentions. Let it influence your dealings with family, neighbors, and the community. Remember, the fear of Allah is the beginning of wisdom, the source of peace, and the means to attain Allah’s mercy.
Conclusion and Du’a:
I advise myself and you, dear brothers and sisters, to fear Allah sincerely, to obey Him, and to avoid His prohibitions. Let us seek His guidance in all matters of life and strive to live in a state of Taqwa.
Allah says: “Indeed, Allah is with those who are mindful of Him.” (Surah An-Nisa, 4:36)
O Allah, make us among those who fear You sincerely, who obey Your commands, and who are successful in this life and the Hereafter. Ameen.
Khutbah Ending:
I bear witness again that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah, and Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger.
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