In this khutbah, Ayberk Efendi reminds us that true reverence begins with recognising the limits set by Allah. As the Islamic new year 1446 AH approaches, he calls on believers to turn away from pride, from dependence on material things and from the illusion of control that modern technology can give. However much people boast about their inventions, whether a handful of metal parts or sophisticated devices, they remain powerless before the divine order: we can neither stop the rain nor bring it at will.
Ayberk Efendi warns that many have already crossed the limits (hudud) set by Allah, giving way to arrogance, greed and ingratitude despite the blessings around them. In this state people challenge not only one another but Allah Himself, believing their worldly possessions can shield them from divine accountability. He recalls the exchange between the Prophet ﷺ and Allah on the night of the Miʿrāj, in which the punishment for humanity’s transgressions is held back. Yet when the community oversteps those limits, it will be refined through divine fire, an admonition to return to humility before the new year begins.
The message is clear: worldly excitement, from sports matches to social media trends, should take second place to the spiritual renewal the Hijri calendar offers. By placing the remembrance of Allah above all else, we protect ourselves from divine wrath and align ourselves with the purpose of the coming year. Ayberk Efendi closes by inviting believers to prepare themselves and to enter 1446 AH with renewed devotion.
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