2:46 You have your new…3:06 It is a team effort.…4:58 But Mashallah, what we…5:47 A lot of times, we…
Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 26, 2026.

Completing hifz requires perseverance and character

Masjid Uthman

“A lot of times, we focus on the academic side of things, but we forget to look at the akhlaq and the mannerism side of things.”

The khateeb, at 5:47

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In one sentence

Completing hifz is a shared achievement that demonstrates perseverance and should be matched by strong character, with support from parents and teachers.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The speaker welcomes the congregation and highlights the value of scholars and Quran memorizers.
  2. He describes hifz as a demanding daily journey requiring new lessons, attach, revision, consistency, and effort.
  3. He presents the students’ perseverance through early challenges as a lesson for facing difficulties in life.
  4. He praises the students’ manners, respect, and service alongside their academic achievement.
  5. He honors the sacrifices and guidance of parents, teachers, and Shaykh Yasin.
  6. He concludes with prayers and an invitation for Quran recitation.
Try this week
Students should complete their new lesson, attach, and revision assignments every day.
Students should persevere through unfamiliar schedules and difficult beginnings instead of quitting.
Students should cultivate good manners, respect, and service toward teachers.
Parents should reinforce consistency, effort, and focus on their children’s goals.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You have your new lesson, you have your attach, you have your revision.”
Masjid Uthman · Lombard, IL
Play from 2:46
“It is a team effort. Right, maybe the students are in the forefront.”
Masjid Uthman · Lombard, IL
Play from 3:06
“But Mashallah, what we learn from their journey is that although they faced challenges in the beginning, that they persevered. They made it through.”
Masjid Uthman · Lombard, IL
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“A lot of times, we focus on the academic side of things, but we forget to look at the akhlaq and the mannerism side of things.”
Masjid Uthman · Lombard, IL
Play from 5:47
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah celebrated a student’s completion of memorizing the Quran and honored everyone who helped him. The speaker explained that hifz requires daily new lessons, attach work, and revision, along with consistency and perseverance through difficult beginnings. He praised the students for their manners, respect, and service, reminding us that character matters alongside academic achievement. Parents and teachers were described as essential partners who sacrifice, guide, encourage, and support students. The message for all of us was to keep working toward good goals, serve others well, and not give up when the journey is hard.

  1. What is one good habit you could practice every day?
  2. How can our family encourage someone who is struggling with a difficult goal?
  3. What does respectful service look like at home or school?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Uthman1208 S Lawler Ave, Lombard, IL 60148Jumu'ah Three services · 1:00 PM, 2:15 PM & 4:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Uthman8 khutbahs
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