Friday Sermon Text July 25, 2025: The Importance Of Time Management In Islam

Khutbah I

Opening

اَلْحَمْدُ لِلهِ الَّذِيْ أَنْعَمَنَا بِنِعْمَةِ الْإِيْمَانِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ. أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ. اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَأَصْحَابِهِ وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ.

Ma'asyiral Muslimin Rahimakumullah,

First of all, let us express our gratitude to Allah SWT for all the blessings and grace He has bestowed upon us, so that we can gather in this blessed place to perform the Friday prayers. May Allah SWT always guide us on the straight path and grant us His blessings.

Secondly, may peace and blessings always be upon our Prophet Muhammad SAW, who has brought us from the darkness to the light, from the era of ignorance to the era of Islam. May we all be among those who receive his intercession on the Day of Judgment.

Before we delve deeper into the content of this Friday sermon, let us remind ourselves to always improve our piety to Allah SWT by carrying out all His commands and staying away from all His prohibitions. Piety is the best provision we can bring to the afterlife. By increasing our piety, we hope to obtain the pleasure of Allah SWT and be saved from the torments of hellfire.

The Importance of Time Management in Islam

Ma'asyiral Muslimin Rahimakumullah,

In this blessed Friday, let us reflect on the importance of time in our lives. Time is one of the greatest gifts that Allah SWT has given to us. Time passes quickly and will never return. Every second, minute, hour, and day that passes is a valuable opportunity that we should use as well as possible. Allah SWT often swears by time in the Quran, such as in Surah Al-'Asr, which reminds us of the importance of time management.

وَالْعَصْرِۙ * إِنَّ الْإِنْسَانَ لَفِيْ خُسْرٍۙ * إِلَّا الَّذِيْنَ آمَنُوْا وَعَمِلُوا الصّٰلِحٰتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالصَّبْرِ

By time, Indeed, mankind is in loss, Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience. (QS. Al-'Asr: 1-3)

This surah clearly explains that humans are at a loss if they do not use their time wisely. Only those who fill their time with faith, good deeds, mutual advice in truth, and mutual advice in patience will be saved from this loss. Therefore, we must be aware of how valuable time is and strive to use it in the best possible way.

How to Manage Time According to Islamic Teachings

Ma'asyiral Muslimin Rahimakumullah,

Islam teaches us several ways to manage time effectively so that our lives are more organized and productive. First, we must have a clear intention in every activity we do. When we start something with a good intention, our work will be more focused and meaningful. Intention is the foundation of every action. If the intention is good, then the action will also be good.

Second, we must prioritize the most important things. In our daily lives, there are many things that demand our attention, but not all of them are equally important. We must be able to distinguish between what is urgent and what is important. Obligatory worship, such as prayer, fasting, and paying zakat, must be our top priority. After that, we can allocate time for work, family, and social activities.

Third, we must be disciplined in keeping our promises and commitments. One of the characteristics of a believer is that he always keeps his promises. When we have made an appointment or commitment, we must try our best to keep it. Breaking promises is a sign of hypocrisy and will damage our credibility in the eyes of others.

Fourth, we must use every opportunity to do good. Time is a valuable resource, and we should not waste it on things that are not beneficial. We can fill our time by reading the Quran, studying Islamic knowledge, helping others, and doing other good deeds. By doing so, our time will be more meaningful and bring blessings to our lives.

Fifth, we must always evaluate ourselves and reflect on how we have used our time. Before we go to sleep at night, it is good for us to reflect on what we have done throughout the day. Have we used our time effectively? Have we carried out our obligations to Allah SWT and to our fellow humans? By evaluating ourselves, we can identify our weaknesses and make improvements in the future.

The Dangers of Wasting Time

Ma'asyiral Muslimin Rahimakumullah,

Wasting time is a dangerous thing. Time that has passed will never return. If we waste our time on things that are not beneficial, we will regret it in the future. Allah SWT warns us in the Quran about the dangers of wasting time and the regret that will come to those who neglect their duties.

One of the greatest dangers of wasting time is that it can make us neglect our obligations to Allah SWT. When we are too busy with worldly affairs, we may forget to pray, read the Quran, and do other acts of worship. This can distance us from Allah SWT and make our hearts hard.

In addition, wasting time can also harm our relationships with others. When we are too busy with ourselves, we may forget to pay attention to our family, friends, and neighbors. This can create distance and misunderstanding between us and those around us.

Therefore, let us strive to use our time as well as possible. Let us fill our time with things that are beneficial both in this world and in the hereafter. Let us not waste our time on things that are not useful and can bring harm to us.

Closing Khutbah I

Ma'asyiral Muslimin Rahimakumullah,

Before I end this first sermon, let us remember the importance of time management in our lives. Time is a valuable gift from Allah SWT that we must use wisely. Let us fill our time with good deeds and avoid wasting it on things that are not beneficial. May Allah SWT always guide us and grant us His blessings.

بَارَكَ اللهُ لِيْ وَلَكُمْ فِي الْقُرْآنِ الْعَظِيْمِ، وَنَفَعَنِيْ وَإِيَّاكُمْ بِمَا فِيْهِ مِنَ الْآيَاتِ وَالذِّكْرِ الْحَكِيْمِ. أَقُوْلُ قَوْلِيْ هَذَا وَأَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ لِيْ وَلَكُمْ، فَاسْتَغْفِرُوْهُ، إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْغَفُوْرُ الرَّحِيْمُ.

Khutbah II

اَلْحَمْدُ لِلهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيْرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيْهِ. أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ. اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَأَصْحَابِهِ أَجْمَعِيْنَ.

Ma'asyiral Muslimin Rahimakumullah,

In this second sermon, let us increase our piety to Allah SWT by carrying out all His commands and staying away from all His prohibitions. Let us also pray for our brothers and sisters who are suffering around the world. May Allah SWT give them strength and patience in facing their trials.

Prayer

اَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِلْمُسْلِمِيْنَ وَالْمُسْلِمَاتِ، وَالْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ، اَلْأَحْيَاءِ مِنْهُمْ وَالْأَمْوَاتِ. اَللَّهُمَّ أَعِزَّ الْإِسْلَامَ وَالْمُسْلِمِيْنَ، وَأَذِلَّ الشِّرْكَ وَالْمُشْرِكِيْنَ. اَللَّهُمَّ ادْفَعْ عَنَّا الْبَلَاءَ وَالْغَلَاءَ وَالْوَبَاءَ وَالْفَحْشَاءَ وَالْمُنْكَرَ وَالْبَغْيَ وَالسُّيُوْفَ الْمُخْتَلِفَةَ وَالشَّدَائِدَ وَالْمِحَنَ، مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَمَا بَطَنَ، مِنْ بَلَدِنَا هَذَا خَاصَّةً وَمِنْ بُلْدَانِ الْمُسْلِمِيْنَ عَامَّةً، إِنَّكَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيْرٌ.

اَللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى. اَللَّهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ لَنَا دِيْنَنَا الَّذِيْ هُوَ عِصْمَةُ أَمْرِنَا، وَأَصْلِحْ لَنَا دُنْيَانَا الَّتِيْ فِيْهَا مَعَاشُنَا، وَأَصْلِحْ لَنَا آخِرَتَنَا الَّتِيْ إِلَيْهَا مَعَادُنَا، وَاجْعَلِ الْحَيَاةَ زِيَادَةً لَنَا فِيْ كُلِّ خَيْرٍ، وَاجْعَلِ الْمَوْتَ رَاحَةً لَنَا مِنْ كُلِّ شَرٍّ.

عِبَادَ اللهِ، إِنَّ اللهَ يَأْمُرُ بِالْعَدْلِ وَالْإِحْسَانِ وَإِيْتَاءِ ذِيْ الْقُرْبَى وَيَنْهَى عَنِ الْفَحْشَاءِ وَالْمُنْكَرِ وَالْبَغْيِ، يَعِظُكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُوْنَ. فَاذْكُرُوا اللهَ الْعَظِيْمَ يَذْكُرْكُمْ وَاشْكُرُوْهُ عَلَى نِعَمِهِ يَزِدْكُمْ وَلَذِكْرُ اللهِ أَكْبَرُ.