Purify Your Soul, Save Your Life

🕌 Khutbah: Purify Your Soul, Save Your Life

Khutbah Part One

Alhamdulillah – all praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, who created us with a purpose and sent down the guidance to live righteous and meaningful lives. We bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and we bear witness that Muhammad ﷺ is His final Messenger.

We begin with the words of Allah in Surah Ash-Shams:

“He who purifies it will indeed be successful, and he who corrupts it is sure to fail.”
(Surah Ash-Shams, 91:9–10)

These verses speak to the central mission of every believer: the journey of the nafs (soul) — to cleanse it, discipline it, and save it from corruption.

1. The Trust Placed Inside You

Allah created the soul and gave it the ability to choose between good and evil:

“And inspired it [the soul] with its wickedness and its righteousness.”
(Surah Ash-Shams, 91:8)

This means every human being is equipped with both urges: the urge to sin and the urge to be righteous. But the path you walk depends on your choices.

The scholars of Islam say this ayah emphasizes the moral responsibility of the human being. You are not an animal driven by instinct. You are not a machine without a heart. You are a soul with a mission: to purify your heart and draw closer to your Lord.

2. What Does It Mean to “Purify the Soul”?

To purify your soul is to cleanse it from all that distances it from Allah:

Pride, which makes us think we’re better than others.
Jealousy, which rots the heart and causes hatred.
Greed, which makes us chase the dunya endlessly.
Lust, which blinds our judgment and morality.
Laziness, which keeps us away from worship.
Anger, which turns us into oppressors.

All of these corrupt the soul.

On the other hand, to purify the soul means to:

Develop sincerity in worship.
Live with taqwa – God-consciousness.
Forgive, give, and be humble.
Submit your desires to Allah’s will.
Fight your ego to please your Creator.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“In the body, there is a piece of flesh. If it is sound, the whole body is sound; and if it is corrupt, the whole body is corrupt. Truly, it is the heart.”
(Bukhari & Muslim)

So your real task is not to fix the world outside you—your job is to fix the world inside you.

3. Why Is It So Important?

Allah says clearly: “He who purifies it will indeed be successful.”

The success mentioned here is not a job, money, or even health. The real success is:

To meet Allah with a clean heart.
To be saved from the Fire.
To be admitted to Jannah.

“The Day when neither wealth nor children will benefit anyone—except he who comes to Allah with a sound heart.”
(Surah Ash-Shu‘ara, 26:88–89)

Every prayer, every Ramadan, every test in life is a tool to help you cleanse your heart.

4. The Tragedy of a Corrupted Soul

The second part of the verse is terrifying:

“…and he who corrupts it is sure to fail.”

When the soul is left unchecked, when sin is normalized, and when hearts grow hard, the result is khusran – total loss.

What kind of loss?

You lose the peace of mind that comes with faith.
You lose the ability to feel remorse or gratitude.
You lose the closeness to Allah that brings light to the heart.
You may even die while your soul is wrapped in sin.

May Allah protect us from a darkened heart.

I say these words of mine and ask Allah to forgive me and you. Seek His forgiveness—He is the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful.

Khutbah Part Two

Alhamdulillah – all praise belongs to Allah who guides the hearts, forgives sins, and showers mercy upon His servants. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who was the best example of a purified soul.

5. How Do We Purify Our Souls?

Let’s take some practical steps to purify our souls and be among the successful.

a) Sincere Tawbah (Repentance)

Nothing cleans the soul like sincere repentance. The Prophet ﷺ said:

“The one who repents from sin is like one who never sinned.”
(Ibn Majah)

Return to Allah with regret. Cry to Him. Ask for forgiveness—even if you sinned a thousand times.

b) Qur’an and Dhikr

The Qur’an is the light that heals your soul. Reading it daily, even a few verses, is like daily detox for your heart.

“Indeed, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.”
(Surah Ar-Ra’d, 13:28)

c) Consistent Salah

Your salah is a spiritual wash—five times a day.

“Indeed, prayer prevents immorality and wrongdoing.”
(Surah Al-‘Ankabut, 29:45)

Protect your prayers, and your prayers will protect you.

d) Good Company

Your friends affect your soul. Stay around those who remind you of Allah, not those who feed your desires.

“A man is on the religion of his close friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends.”
(Tirmidhi)

e) Fighting the Nafs (Jihad al-Nafs)

When your nafs wants to speak badly—stay silent.
When your nafs wants to sleep through Fajr—wake up.
This is real jihad—the jihad against your lower self.

“The greatest jihad is the jihad against your own self.”
(Bayhaqi)

6. Hope in Allah’s Mercy

Even if your soul is stained by sins, Allah can clean it completely. Never despair.

“Say: O My servants who have wronged themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins.”
(Surah Az-Zumar, 39:53)

You can start the purification today—right now—with sincere intention.

7. The End Result: Success or Failure

Brothers and sisters, life is a journey from the womb to the grave—and beyond that, into eternity.

At the end of that journey, there are only two outcomes:

Either your soul is clean, and you meet Allah with joy.
Or your soul is dark, and you face the consequences of ignoring it.

Let us not be of those who neglected the soul while chasing the world.

“He who purifies it will indeed be successful, and he who corrupts it is sure to fail.”

May we all be of the successful.

Du‘a

O Allah, purify our hearts from hypocrisy, our deeds from showing off, our tongues from lies, and our eyes from betrayal. Make us from those who purified their souls and succeeded, and do not make us from those who corrupted their souls and failed.

Closing Reminder

“Indeed, Allah commands justice, excellence, and giving to relatives, and He forbids immorality, wrongdoing, and oppression. He warns you that you may remember.”

Aqim as-salah.

About Me

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I am Dr.Lal Karun.

I am dedicated to helping individuals connect with their true selves and find purpose in their lives. Through my work, I offer more than just guidance—I provide clarity, peace, and calmness to those seeking direction in their personal and professional journeys.

My approach is deeply rooted in mindfulness and self-awareness, helping clients identify what truly matters to them. By fostering a sense of inner calm and balance, I empower others to move forward with confidence, knowing that they are aligned with their goals and values.

Whether you are seeking clarity, peace, or a deeper connection with yourself, my mission is to help you uncover your potential and navigate your path with purpose and grace.

How I see life

Here are ten points on how a I see my life:

Submission to Allah: Life is viewed as a journey of submission to the will of Allah, encompassing all aspects of existence.
Purposeful Living: Every action, whether mundane or significant, is seen as an opportunity to earn Allah’s pleasure and fulfill a higher purpose.
Gratitude and Contentment: There’s a focus on being grateful for Allah’s blessings and finding contentment in His decree, regardless of life’s circumstances.
Moral Integrity: Leading a life of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior, guided by the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.
Continuous Learning: Seeking knowledge and understanding, both religious and worldly, to improve oneself and contribute positively to society.
Compassion and Generosity: Emphasizing the importance of charity, kindness, and helping those in need, reflecting the principle of Ummah (community).
Patience and Perseverance: Maintaining patience during trials and hardships, with trust in Allah’s wisdom and timing.
Balance and Moderation: Striving for a balanced life that harmonizes religious duties, family, work, and personal well-being, avoiding extremes.
Reflection and Self-Improvement: Regularly reflecting on one’s actions and intentions, seeking forgiveness, and striving for spiritual and moral growth.
Hope and Trust in Allah: Holding onto hope and trust in Allah’s mercy and guidance, believing in His ultimate wisdom and justice in all matters.

These points provide a comprehensive view of how I integrate faith into daily life, striving for a meaningful and fulfilling existence in accordance with Islamic principles.

Āyat al-Kursī

Allah! There is no god but Him: the Living, the Eternal. He neither slumbers nor sleeps. To Him belongs all that is in the Heavens and the Earth. Who can intercede with Him without His permission? He knows what is before them and what is behind them. They cannot gain access to any thing out of His knowledge except what He pleases. His throne is more vast than the heavens and the earth, and guarding of these both does not fatigue Him. He is the Exalted, the Supreme.

-Al Baqara 255

Verse of Light

Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The parable of His Light is as if there were a Niche, in which there is a lamp, the lamp is enclosed in crystal, the crystal is of a starlike brilliance, it is lit with the olive oil from a blessed olive tree which is neither eastern nor western, its very oil would almost be luminous though no fire touched it – as though all the means of increasing Light upon Light are provided – Allah guides to His Light whom He pleases. Allah cites such parables to make His message clear to the people; and Allah has knowledge of everything..

– Quran Surah An Nur(24:35)