O ALLAH! MAKE THE THREE HOLY MONTHS BLESSED FOR US
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
وَسَارِعُوا إِلَىٰ مَغْفِرَةٍ مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ وَجَنَّةٍ عَرْضُهَا
السَّمَاوَاتُ وَالْأَرْضُ أُعِدَّتْ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ
:وَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللّٰهِ صَلَّي اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
.اَللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِي رَجَبٍ، وَشَعْبَانَ، وَبَلِّغْنَا رَمَضَانَ
Dear Muslims!
The Three Holy Months, the climate of mercy and forgiveness that we have longed for, surrounded our spiritual life again. May endless praise and thanks be to our Lord Almighty (SWT), Who has allowed us to reach this blessed season. May salat and salam be upon our Prophet Muhammad Mustafa, who taught us how to make the most of these months.
Dear Believers!
The Three Holy Months are when the mercy and forgiveness of Allah the Almighty (SWT) descend upon us in abundance. The Three Holy Months are the months of re-contemplating the purpose of our creation, remembering our responsibilities once again, and heightening our sense of taqwa, that is, our awareness of servitude to Allah (SWT). In this regard, our Lord Almighty (SWT) states, “Surely Allah is with those who shun evil and who do good deeds.”1 So, let us be mindful of our responsibility towards ourselves, our environment, and our Lord (SWT). Let us strive to be good Muslims.
Dear Muslims!
The Three Holy Months is a great opportunity to renew ourselves spiritually. These days, we will review our progress and strive to improve our state. The Holy Qur’an states, “Whoever believes and does good, there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve.”2 So, let us strive to revive our world of mind and heart, which has been damaged by worldliness. Let us perform our worship completely. Let us increase our charitable works and good deeds.
Dear Muslims!
The Three Holy Months are the gateway to prayer, repentance, forgiveness, and pardon. In this regard, His (SWT) commandment, “O believers! Turn to Allah in sincere repentance.”3, calls upon us to renounce haram and to cleanse ourselves from sins. So, in this blessed season, let us look for ways to attain the forgiveness of our Lord (SWT). Let us stay away from any evil that distances us from His forgiveness. Let us pray sincerely for our family, nation, and brothers and sisters.
[1] Nahl, 16/128.
[2] An’am, 6/48.
[3] Tahrim, 66/8.
FRIDAY KHUTBA OF TOKYO CAMII “O ALLAH! MAKE THE THREE HOLY MONTHS BLESSED FOR US” (PDF)