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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, May 3, 2026.

Make dua with hope and patience

Khadeeja, Al-Noor

“Speak with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala when you're alone.”

The khateeb, at 20:32

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In one sentence

Cultivate hopeful thoughts of Allah through a strong connection and persistent, focused dua, trusting His power and wisdom even when answers are delayed.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces the hadith qudsi that Allah is as His servant thinks of Him.
  2. Connects husn al-dhan to a strong relationship with Allah and hope in His mercy and power.
  3. Uses the examples of Yaqub, Nuh, Ibrahim, Ayyub, Yunus, and Zakariya turning to Allah during trials.
  4. Teaches that Allah loves being asked, even for small needs, and that believers should turn to the Creator.
  5. Explains that dua requires presence, certainty, and patience because answers may come in different forms.
  6. Closes by urging listeners to make time for Allah despite phones and modern distractions.
Try this week
Keep positive thoughts of Allah and refuse to despair in His mercy.
Ask Allah for both major needs and small everyday matters.
Make dua with a present heart, certainty, and patience rather than stopping quickly.
Set aside quiet time to speak with Allah and reduce distractions from phones and technology.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the quality of our thoughts about Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala affects how divine help reaches us”
Khadeeja · West Valley City, UT
Play from 2:16
“What is impossible for the doctors for the system for our limited resources is never impossible for the creator of the means”
Khadeeja · West Valley City, UT
Play from 5:46
“Allah knows better than you He is the all wise All knowing Allah knows when that thing is good for you”
Khadeeja · West Valley City, UT
Play from 18:33
“Develop that connection with Allah Speak with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala When you're alone Speak with Allah Make a time”
Khadeeja · West Valley City, UT
Play from 20:32
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us to think well of Allah and build a close connection with Him. The khateeb encouraged us to ask Allah for everything, from guidance and forgiveness to help with the smallest everyday needs. He shared stories of prophets who turned to Allah through grief, illness, and difficult trials. He reminded us to make dua with attentive hearts and keep asking even when we do not see an answer right away. An answer may come as what we requested, protection from a calamity, or reward in the next life. We can make time to speak to Allah each day and give Him our attention amid the distractions around us.

  1. What small thing could you ask Allah to help you with tomorrow?
  2. Which prophet's story from the khutbah stayed with you, and why?
  3. What could help our family make a little quiet time for dua?
Where it was given

The masjids

Khadeeja Islamic Center1019 West Parkway Avenue, West Valley City, UT 84119Jumu'ah 1:30 PM & 2:30 PMMasjid Al-Noor740 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84103Jumu'ah 2:00 PM & 2:20 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Khadeeja24 khutbahs
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