5:32 if you want any things…9:59 always put Allah first…
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Seek Allah first in every need

Dar-us-Salaam · Sabri Benkahla

“Always put Allah first and try to build this Aqidah in your heart.”

The khateeb, at 9:59

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In one sentence

Believers should seek Allah's help first in both worship and worldly affairs, using worldly means while relying ultimately on Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces isti'ana, seeking Allah's help, as the focus of the khutbat al-hajah.
  2. Explains that exclusive worship and true reliance belong to Allah alone.
  3. Warns against becoming overly attached to jobs, wealth, status, family, distractions, or sinful pleasures.
  4. Encourages asking Allah first through salat al-hajah, istikhara, personal supplication, and the names of Allah.
  5. Uses prophetic teachings and examples from Yusuf, Ibrahim, Musa, the Companions, and Ibn Abbas to connect reliance with strength and patience.
  6. Closes by urging sincere isti'ana in worship and praying for suffering Muslims worldwide.
Try this week
Ask Allah first before pursuing a major or minor need.
Pray two rak'ahs and make salat al-hajah when seeking help.
Pray salat al-istikhara when uncertain between options.
Repeat the dua asking Allah for help with remembrance, gratitude, and worship after every salah.
Use worldly means while keeping the heart dependent on Allah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“if you want any things big or small go and pray two rakats and ask Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Dar-us-Salaam · College Park, MD
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“always put Allah first and try to build this Aqidah in your heart”
Dar-us-Salaam · College Park, MD
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For the dinner table

Today's khutbah teaches that Allah is the true source of help in everything we do. We can use doctors, research, work, and other worldly means, but our hearts should turn to Allah first and trust that outcomes are in His hands. The speaker encouraged us to pray salat al-hajah, perform istikhara when uncertain, and ask Allah after every prayer to help us remember and worship Him well. Reliance on Allah also requires patience, especially when life feels frightening or uncertain. The greatest success is to receive Allah's help in our faith and worship.

  1. What is one thing you usually worry about that you could ask Allah for help with first?
  2. When might someone use both prayer and practical effort to solve a problem?
  3. What would it mean to ask Allah to help you become a better Muslim?
Where it was given

The masjid

Dar-us-Salaam (Al-Huda Inc.)5301 Edgewood Road, College Park, MD 20740Jumu'ah 12:15 PM & 1:15 PM · held off-site at Knights of ColumbusKhateebSabri BenkahlaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Dar-us-Salaam48 khutbahs
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