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Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, May 27, 2026.

What Ibrahim teaches us about hardship

MJUM · Amoo Jaffar

“All they say is, “Sami'na wa Atana”; we submit to Allah.”

The khateeb, at 2:07

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In one sentence

The trials of Ibrahim, Ismail, and Hajar teach believers to respond to hardship with obedience, patience, repentance, trust in Allah, and family reconciliation.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Ibrahim and Muhammad are presented as Allah's beloved prophets who submitted without questioning divine commands.
  2. Ibrahim's childlessness, persecution, and sacrifice test are connected to patience and obedience.
  3. Hajar's trust in Allah, Safa-Marwa, Zamzam, and the Kaaba illustrate reliance during severe hardship.
  4. Listeners are urged to turn to Allah through repentance, prayer, and dua during personal tests.
  5. The khutbah closes with calls to remove resentment, reconcile with family, embrace relatives, and remember suffering communities.
Try this week
When facing hardship, turn to Allah through tawbah, saying Astaghfirullah, dua, and Qiyam.
Maintain obedience through salah, fasting, and other commands even when difficult.
Do not abandon a spouse because of childlessness; remain patient and compassionate.
On Eid, contact estranged relatives, say Salaam and Eid Mubarak, and embrace family members.
Make Qurbani or Udhiyah and pray for the sick, bereaved parents, Gaza, and families in need.
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In the khateeb's words

“Even if it's against their own nafs, even if they're against their own family. All they say is, "Sami'na wa Atana." We submit to Allah .”
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“If in our heart we have any hatred for anyone, We need to remove those hatred and fill it with love.”
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reflected on the tests faced by Ibrahim, Hajar, and Ismail, and their trust in Allah through difficult moments. He encouraged young people to learn from Ibrahim's faith and respectful conduct, and from Ismail's patience. Hajar's story reminded us to keep making dua and taking action when we feel unsure about what comes next. He urged us to turn to Allah through prayer and asking forgiveness when we face problems with our families, health, or livelihood. He also reminded husbands to treat their wives with care, called attention to the suffering of people in Gaza, and encouraged families to let go of hatred and reconnect with love on Eid.

  1. How could you stay respectful while disagreeing with someone, as Ibrahim did with his father?
  2. What can Hajar's dua and running teach us about what to do when we feel worried?
Where it was given

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