11:14 Y peth pwysig yn…13:38 Os ydych chi'n hapus…13:49 I ask in the name of…
Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Hardship should turn us toward Allah

DarusSalam

“Y peth pwysig yn bwysig yw sut rydym yn cyflawni ein hunain yn y adegau o'r anoddau.”

The khateeb, at 11:14

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In one sentence

Hardship is unavoidable, and believers should respond by turning to Allah, renewing their iman, and using Ramadan’s fasting and worship to cultivate patience and reliance.

The khutbah in 4 steps

  1. Opens with praise of Allah and verses about divine knowledge, destiny, and what is gained or lost.
  2. Argues that hardship should redirect attention toward Allah, prayer, and contentment with Allah’s pleasure.
  3. Connects grief and loss with renewing iman through remembrance of returning to Allah.
  4. Frames Ramadan’s fasting and worship as training in patience and reliance, then gives Ramadan announcements and asks worshippers to silence phones during Jumu’ah.
Try this week
Turn to Allah in prayer and dua when facing hardship instead of relying only on material supports.
When experiencing loss, remember that one belongs to Allah and returns to Him, renewing faith and trust.
Prepare for Ramadan through fasting, worship, Taraweeh, beneficial learning, and community programs.
Keep phones away and avoid messages and social media during Jumu’ah.
Pray for oppressed communities and for people who are sick, injured, or deceased.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 57:22-23Frames calamity as known to Allah and discourages despair or boastful self-congratulation.
Quran 2:156Presents remembrance of returning to Allah as the response to loss.
Quran 40:60Supports calling upon Allah with confidence that He responds.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Y peth pwysig yn bwysig yw sut rydym yn cyflawni ein hunain yn y adegau o'r anoddau.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
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“Os ydych chi'n hapus gyda fi, "Fala'u bali" - "O Allah, sefydlu'ch hapus a'ch hwylion, yna dydw i ddim yn cael gofid yn y byd.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 13:38
“I ask in the name of that light which enlightens the entirety of the dunya", "the entirety of the heavens and the earth".”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 13:49
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that the Prophet Muhammad experienced painful hardships, including rejection and the loss of people who supported him. His example teaches us to turn to Allah in prayer and dua when life feels difficult. Remembering that we belong to Allah and will return to Him can help us renew our trust during loss. The khutbah also connected this lesson to Ramadan, which brings blessings alongside hunger, tiredness, and changes to our routines. As a family, we can prepare by practicing patience and helping one another remember Allah when things are hard.

  1. When something feels hard, what would you like to ask Allah for?
  2. What could our family do to comfort someone who feels sad or alone?
  3. What part of Ramadan might challenge you, and how can we help each other?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid DarusSalam21W525 North Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148ArchiveAll khutbahs at DarusSalam150 khutbahs
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