Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
- Complete sermon: youtu.be/fbeST4fT2qc
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Mohammed Abdul Baseer is an engineer and a former president of Islamic Society of East Bay (ISEB) in Fremont. He has been active in the Bay Area Muslim community since the early 1990s. Br. Baseer and his family live in Fremont.
- More Imam Basir: mcceastbay.org/mohammed
This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) on March 6, 2026 in Pleasanton, California.
The story of a young man abandoned by his people for his sins, who then becomes a beloved servant of Allah, highlights the Islamic principle of profound hope in Allah’s mercy, regardless of past actions.
This narrative often draws on themes from the following stories:
- The Secret Sinner in the Time of Musa (AS): During a severe drought, Musa (AS) was told by Allah that rain was withheld because of a sinful person in the community. When that man repented sincerely in his heart without revealing himself, rain fell. Allah refused to expose the man after his repentance, making him a beloved servant despite his past 40 years of disobedience.
- The Man Who Killed 99 People: A man who killed 99 people, and then one more, sought repentance. After deciding to change his life, he died on his way to a land of righteousness. Although he had committed massive sins, Allah rewarded his sincere intention to turn back to Him.
- The Repentant Young Man: Many stories feature young individuals who, despite immense social pressure or sinful environments, turn to Allah in sincere worship, becoming "favorite" servants who are sheltered by Allah's mercy.
Key Takeaways from Such Stories
- Sincere Repentance: A sin that makes you return to Allah is better than a good deed that makes you arrogant.
- Hope in Mercy: Allah loves to forgive and encourages believers never to despair of His mercy, no matter how many sins are committed.
- True Companionship: Abandoning companionship of sinful people to seek the pleasure of Allah helps one find the sweetness of worship
More MCC East Bay:
Calendar of Events: mcceastbay.org/calendar
Weekly Updates: mcceastbay.org/newsletter
Support MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqa
MCC Podcast: mcceastbay.org/podcast
Facebook: facebook.com/MCCPleasanton
Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
YouTube: youtube.com/@MCCEastBay/videos
- Complete sermon: youtu.be/fbeST4fT2qc
- More Imam Basir: mcceastbay.org/mohammed
Mohammed Abdul Baseer is an engineer and a former president of Islamic Society of East Bay (ISEB) in Fremont. He has been active in the Bay Area Muslim community since the early 1990s. Br. Baseer and his family live in Fremont.
- More Imam Basir: mcceastbay.org/mohammed
This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) on March 6, 2026 in Pleasanton, California.
The story of a young man abandoned by his people for his sins, who then becomes a beloved servant of Allah, highlights the Islamic principle of profound hope in Allah’s mercy, regardless of past actions.
This narrative often draws on themes from the following stories:
- The Secret Sinner in the Time of Musa (AS): During a severe drought, Musa (AS) was told by Allah that rain was withheld because of a sinful person in the community. When that man repented sincerely in his heart without revealing himself, rain fell. Allah refused to expose the man after his repentance, making him a beloved servant despite his past 40 years of disobedience.
- The Man Who Killed 99 People: A man who killed 99 people, and then one more, sought repentance. After deciding to change his life, he died on his way to a land of righteousness. Although he had committed massive sins, Allah rewarded his sincere intention to turn back to Him.
- The Repentant Young Man: Many stories feature young individuals who, despite immense social pressure or sinful environments, turn to Allah in sincere worship, becoming "favorite" servants who are sheltered by Allah's mercy.
Key Takeaways from Such Stories
- Sincere Repentance: A sin that makes you return to Allah is better than a good deed that makes you arrogant.
- Hope in Mercy: Allah loves to forgive and encourages believers never to despair of His mercy, no matter how many sins are committed.
- True Companionship: Abandoning companionship of sinful people to seek the pleasure of Allah helps one find the sweetness of worship
More MCC East Bay:
Calendar of Events: mcceastbay.org/calendar
Weekly Updates: mcceastbay.org/newsletter
Support MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqa
MCC Podcast: mcceastbay.org/podcast
Facebook: facebook.com/MCCPleasanton
Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
YouTube: youtube.com/@MCCEastBay/videos
