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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Du'a is a daily relationship with Allah

DarusSalam

“If you are not angry with me, then nothing else matters to me.”

The khateeb, at 42:17

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In one sentence

Du'a is the believer's foundational relationship with Allah, not merely a way to request things, and should be cultivated daily through praise, surrender, gratitude, and patient reliance.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Recites Surah al-Kahf, including the Companions of the Cave, the two gardens, Musa and Khidr, and Dhul-Qarnayn.
  2. Introduces du'a as the essence of worship and a relationship with Allah rather than merely a list of requests.
  3. Uses the supplications of Zakariyya, Ayyub, and the Prophet at Ta'if to emphasize humility, surrender, and seeking Allah's pleasure.
  4. Explains how gratitude in ease and patience in hardship give the believer resilience and hope.
  5. Recommends building a daily du'a habit gradually, beginning with a few minutes and including praise before requests.
  6. Closes with prayers for Muslims, including the oppressed in Gaza, followed by announcements and the second khutbah.
Try this week
Make du'a every day, including during ease rather than only during crises.
Begin with three minutes of du'a and gradually increase the time.
Start with praise and humility, then make requests, and end with praise of Allah.
Write a list of praises and requests when words do not come naturally.
Review the announced Islamic education programs and courses for children and adults.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Recited at length, including major narratives and reminders about faith, accountability, and worldly attachment.
Surah 19Zakariyya's supplication illustrates turning to Allah with humility rather than presenting a demand.
Jami` at-TirmidhiThe sermon cites the report that du'a is worship.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allohoma i'leika ashku ba'afa quwati wa qillata hilati wa hawani 'ala'lnas”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 41:37
“If you are not angry with me, then nothing else matters to me.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 42:17
“Indeed, all his affairs be of good to him, and that is not for anyone but for the believer.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 46:25
“Y bore ddiwethaf, byddaf yn gwneud hynny am 3 munud. Yn y ddiwethaf, am 4 munud. Yn y ddiwethaf, am 5 munud.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 52:01
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that du'a is not only asking Allah for things; it is a relationship with Him. The prophets turned to Allah with praise, humility, and honesty, including during illness, rejection, and deep hardship. A believer can find good in every situation by thanking Allah in ease and being patient in difficulty. We can strengthen this connection by making a little time for du'a every day, praising Allah, sharing what is in our hearts, and asking for what we need. Even when the words do not come easily, we should keep returning to Allah.

  1. What is one thing you would thank Allah for today?
  2. When you feel worried, what honest words could you say to Allah?
  3. How could our family make a few quiet minutes for du'a this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

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