Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Keep turning to Allah in dua
“The most beloved of people to Allah are the ones who are the most beneficial to others.”
In one sentence
Believers should turn sincerely and persistently to Allah in dua while patiently practicing Islam and serving others, trusting Allah’s merciful wisdom in how and when He responds.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Frames the khutbah around connection with Allah and connection with creation.
- Uses a child's persistence in a store to illustrate heartfelt, determined dua.
- Cites Quran and hadith on Allah's nearness, worship, humility, and the timing of answers.
- Highlights Khadijah's support and service as an example of strengthening faith through care for others.
- Calls listeners to relieve hardship, invite people toward Allah, and remain steadfast in Islam.
Try this week
Make dua with the heart, not only the tongue, and persist without giving up.
Ask Allah directly with humility and respectful adab.
Turn to Allah in the last third of the night.
Remain patient during delayed answers and continue asking Allah for forgiveness.
Help people in hardship by relieving sadness, debt, hunger, or practical problems.
Share Islam and invite others toward Allah through righteous action.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Allah wants to hear you Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala wants to hear you Allah wants to see your sincerity your humility genuine humility not the fake humility genuine humility”
“the most beloved of people to Allah are the ones who are the most beneficial to others”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us to turn to Allah with our whole heart, not just repeat words mechanically. Allah is near, hears our prayers, and may answer immediately, later, or in a way whose wisdom we do not yet see. Prophet Ayyub shows us how to remain patient and keep returning to Allah during long hardship. We also strengthen our faith by helping people, easing their troubles, and bringing goodness into their lives.
- When is it hardest for you to keep making dua?
- How could our family help someone who is struggling this week?
- What does patience look like when an answer does not come quickly?
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