Khutbah: Do we value what Allah has given us?

This khutbah by Abdul Nasir Jenga on the Qalam Institute Podcast reflects deeply on the profound gift of time and the human tendency to undervalue it. Drawing from Quranic verses and Hadith Qudsi, the speaker emphasizes that every person once was 'nothing'—a moment of non-existence—before Allah granted them life. This realization should awaken gratitude and presence in the moment. The episode explores how regret over the past and anxiety about the future trap individuals, cutting them off from both this life and the hereafter. The speaker cites Ibn al-Qayyim’s powerful assertion that wasting time is worse than death, as it severs one’s connection with Allah. The solution lies in tawbah (repentance), gratitude, and placing complete trust in Allah’s promise: 'No soul is burdened beyond its capacity.' The speaker urges listeners to live in the present by apologizing daily, being grateful, and relying on Allah rather than anxiety. He uses the example of birds trusting Allah for sustenance to illustrate how humans should emulate that faith. The khutbah concludes with a call to prioritize prayer, limit future worries to dua, and cherish every mundane moment as a divine blessing, especially in light of global suffering and the hope for a restored Masjid Al-Aqsa.