Mercy: The Path to Allah’s Forgiveness

In this moving and much-needed khutbah, Brother Faisal reminds the community of one of the most essential qualities of a believer: Rahmah, mercy. He explains that every one of us will desperately need Allah’s mercy on the Day of Judgment, and the path to receiving it begins with how we show mercy to others in this life.

Brother Faisal highlights that Allah ﷻ is Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim, and that mercy must be reflected in our dealings with family, neighbors, and the wider community. Drawing from powerful examples in the Sunnah, including the woman from Bani Israel forgiven for giving water to a thirsty dog, he shows how even small acts of compassion can outweigh great sins when done sincerely.

The khutbah emphasizes forgiveness, kindness, good character, gentle speech, and maintaining family ties, especially with parents. Brother Faisal reminds us that mercy is not weakness, but a gift from Allah, and that a heart without mercy becomes hardened and distant from faith. He concludes with a call to revive mercy within our homes, our masjid, and our community, following the example of the Prophet ﷺ, whose character was the perfect model of compassion and love.

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