13:57 Did I pick up the axe…18:26 I'm not saying that…26:46 What are we doing in…27:51 Have that vision, have…
Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2025.

Hope in Allah calls for action

At-Thohir · Ahmad Honest Qashidi

“Am I just looking at the problem and not dealing with it?”

The khateeb, at 13:57

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In one sentence

When facing personal and communal obstacles, Muslims should preserve hope in Allah, begin with Bismillah and tawakkul, and actively work through problems rather than relying on passive spirituality.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Opens with praise, taqwa, submission, and blessings upon the Prophet.
  2. Uses al-Aqsa's minbar and prophetic visions of future openings to frame hope under oppression.
  3. Applies the digging metaphor to family, community, Palestine, Sudan, and personal obstacles.
  4. Draws on Hajar, Ismail, Abu Bakr, and Moses's mother as examples of trust combined with movement.
  5. Concludes with three principles, vision, grounding, and movement, followed by supplication and announcements.
Try this week
Begin worthwhile efforts by saying Bismillah and recognizing that Allah is greater than the obstacle.
Identify one personal, family, or community boulder and take a concrete step against it.
Pair dua and tawakkul with effort instead of using spirituality to avoid responsibility.
Maintain a hopeful vision for the future of the community and act on whatever is possible.
Seek forgiveness and cultivate certainty that Allah is with the believers.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Did I pick up the axe yet? Am I just looking at the problem and not dealing with it?”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 13:57
“I'm not saying that the spirituality point is to be left out, but to realize what are we doing?”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 18:26
“What are we doing in terms of our own digging with our own families? We have issues with our own situations.”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 26:46
“Have that vision, have that hope. This religion is of hope.”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 27:51
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that Islam is a religion of hope, even when life feels blocked or overwhelming. The stories of the Prophet, Hajar, Abu Bakr, and others show that trusting Allah does not mean standing still. We begin with Bismillah, remember that Allah is greater than every problem, and then use the tools and abilities we have. Each of us can identify one obstacle in our family or community and start chipping away at it. We ask Allah for forgiveness, relief, and the strength to keep moving with faith.

  1. How can we show hope through an action, not just words?
  2. What does starting with Bismillah mean before doing something difficult?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid At-Thohir Los Angeles1200 S Kenmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:00 PM · Prayer 1:30 PMKhateebAhmad Honest QashidiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at At-Thohir57 khutbahs
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