16:13 What we are saying is…18:34 Iman is that which…
General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 10, 2026.

True success needs faith and good deeds

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“Iman is that which penetrates the bottom of the heart and it's proven through the actions of the body.”

The khateeb, at 18:34

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In one sentence

True success in this life and the hereafter comes from sincere iman and righteous action, not worldly status, wealth, strength, popularity, or possessions.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines success as iman and amal saliha for both worldly life and the hereafter.
  2. Explains that righteous action requires faith and promises a good worldly life.
  3. Refutes worldly measures of success through examples including Nuh, Aad, Thamud, Fir'un, Qarun, Saba, and Madyan.
  4. Clarifies that wealth and worldly blessings are not inherently bad, but are not success by themselves.
  5. Calls listeners to strengthen iman and ensure their actions reflect it.
  6. Concludes with prayers, community announcements, mosque fundraising, and civic participation.
Try this week
Develop iman and righteous deeds as the true measure of success.
Let bodily actions demonstrate sincere belief.
Avoid treating wealth, popularity, strength, possessions, or status as proof of success.
If eligible in Lake County, vote early or on November 3.
Support the mosque construction project and attend or contribute to the November 7 fundraising dinner.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 28Qarun's immense wealth could not protect him, showing that wealth is not success itself.
Surah 103Humanity is in loss except those who believe and do righteous deeds.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“What we are saying is to regard them in of themselves, by themselves as the metrics of success is wrong.”
IFN · Libertyville, IL
Play from 16:13
“Iman is that which penetrates the bottom of the heart and it's proven through the actions of the body.”
IFN · Libertyville, IL
Play from 18:34
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Allah wants us to succeed in both this life and the next, and the khutbah said the real measure of success is iman, sincere faith, and amal salih, righteous action. Wealth, popularity, physical strength, beautiful homes, armies, and business can all be blessings, but none of them proves that someone is successful. The Qur'anic stories of Nuh, Fir'awn, Qarun, and others show that worldly advantages cannot save a person without faith and good deeds. We were encouraged to strengthen our iman and let it appear in how we live and treat others. The imam also asked the community to remember the deceased, support the mosque's future, and participate in the upcoming election.

  1. What do you think makes someone truly successful?
  2. What good action could show your faith this week?
  3. How can we enjoy nice things without letting them define us?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Foundation North1751 S. O'Plaine Road, Libertyville, IL 60048Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah 1:10 PM · 2nd Khutbah 2:20 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at IFN32 khutbahs
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