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Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 10, 2025.

Rely on Allah through hardship

London Muslim Mosque

“He's the one whom you can entrust with your worries, needs and with your future and all your affairs.”

The khateeb, at 8:56

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In one sentence

True reliance on Allah as al-Wakil should become a lived practice of trust, remembrance, responsibility, and perseverance during hardship.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Allah’s name al-Wakil and exhorts listeners to taqwa and tawakkul.
  2. Explains Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel through Ibrahim and the companions’ response to threats.
  3. Connects Gaza’s steadfastness with relying on Allah as protector and sustainer.
  4. Defines tawakkul as heart-reliance on Allah while emphasizing action and teaching children.
  5. Narrates the debt story illustrating Allah as witness and guarantor.
  6. Closes with prayers for stronger faith, protection, Palestine, Gaza, and the oppressed.
Try this week
Repeat Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel with sincere reliance, not only verbal habit.
Say Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'ala Allah, la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah when leaving home.
Teach children that Allah is their protector and sustainer.
Combine trust in Allah with responsible effort, including keeping promises and repaying debts.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 33Used the verse about trusting Allah and Allah being sufficient as trustee of affairs.
Surah 3Used the companions’ declaration of reliance on Allah under threat and their return without harm.
Sunan an-Nasa'iNarrated the borrower and lender who accepted Allah as witness and guarantor.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the ultimate trustee the one who protect and provide for all creations He's the one whom you can entrust with your worries, needs and with your future and all your affairs”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 8:56
“If you're looking for a true protector Is nothing but Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala And that's the lesson That our brothers and sisters in Gaza learned And they passed it to us”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 21:03
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that Allah is al-Wakil, the One we can trust with our worries, needs, and future. Tawakkul is not only a phrase on the tongue; it is a way of living that relies on Allah while we do our duty. The stories of Ibrahim, the companions, and the borrower and lender showed how trust can bring courage and faithfulness. The khateeb connected this trust to the steadfastness of people in Gaza and asked us to teach its meaning to our children. We can remember Allah when we leave home, keep our promises, and ask Him to strengthen and protect those facing hardship.

  1. When have you felt worried, and what would trusting Allah with that worry look like?
  2. What is one promise or responsibility we can handle faithfully this week?
  3. How can our family remember Allah’s protection and teach that meaning to younger children?
Where it was given

The masjid

London Muslim Mosque151 Oxford St W, London, ON N6H 1S3Jumu'ah First prayer 12:00 PM · second prayer 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at London Muslim Mosque193 khutbahs
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