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Friday Khutbah at the Jurgens Centre, Englefield Green on November 14th, 2025.

In this Friday khutbah, Imam Ibrahim Hussain emphasises two critical aspects of a Muslim’s life: valuing time as a divine gift and choosing righteous companionship. He begins by reminding the congregation of the Qur’anic command to maintain taqwa and the prophetic teaching that actions are judged by intentions. The sermon highlights that every second is a precious blessing from Allah, likened to receiving an invaluable gift, and warns against wasting it heedlessly.
The imam then addresses the profound influence of social environments—both physical and digital—on a believer’s faith. While family and work relationships are often unavoidable, the friends we choose can either draw us closer to Allah or lead us astray. In an age dominated by technology and social media, external influences shape our values and behaviours more than ever.
He urges Muslims to surround themselves with those who remind them of Allah, encourage obligatory acts, and help them rise after inevitable mistakes. Remaining spiritually stagnant is not an option; striving for ihsan (excellence) in all aspects of life is essential. The khutbah concludes with a call to gratitude for the blessing of choice and a reminder that every decision and every moment will be accounted for on the Day of Judgment.

The Key Takeaways from the Khutbah:

Every second of life is a precious gift from Allah that will never return.
Time must be maximised through acts that bring us closer to Allah.
Good companionship is essential; friends should remind us of Allah and help us rise after mistakes.
Technology and social media amplify external influences on our faith and choices.
Choice is a blessing from Allah—use it wisely to select a beneficial company.
Remaining spiritually stagnant is not an option; strive for Ihsan (excellence) in all aspects of life.
Every decision and moment will be accounted for on the Day of Judgment.