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Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2026.

Trust Allah through hardship and loss

As Sabur
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In one sentence

In hardship and grief, believers should trust Allah, remember His past care, remain optimistic, serve vulnerable people, and cultivate gratitude because Allah has not forgotten them.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Prophet's losses of Abu Talib and Khadijah led to severe grief and hardship.
  2. After rejection and stoning in Ta'if, the Prophet chose hope and refused retaliation.
  3. Surah ad-Duha teaches optimism, rest, trust in Allah, and confidence in a better ending.
  4. Believers should remember how Allah previously guided, supported, and provided for them.
  5. Listeners are urged to care for orphans and assist or refer people who sincerely seek help.
  6. Writing down blessings, practicing gratitude, and seeking community counseling can ease hardship.
Try this week
Establish a relationship with the Quran.
Remember specific times Allah previously helped, guided, or provided for you.
Speak with someone or seek counseling when hardship becomes overwhelming.
Care for or sponsor an orphan.
Help sincere people who ask for assistance, or refer them to someone who can help.
Write down blessings and say Alhamdulillah when facing difficulty.
Attend the announced mosque grief circle and engage with the community.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 93Used to teach that Allah has not abandoned believers and that hardship can lead to a better ending.
Sahih MuslimUsed to argue that helping others brings Allah's ease.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If you're ever going through a tough time just take a step back pick up a piece of paper this is Allah's remedy to our difficulties in that mindset and just begin to write the blessings of Allah”
As Sabur · Las Vegas, NV
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For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reflected on the Prophet’s losses and hardship, and on the hope and mercy he showed at Ta’if. The khateeb reminded us that Allah sees our struggles and hears our du’as, even when relief feels far away. He encouraged us to remember times Allah helped us and to write down everyday blessings we might overlook. He also urged us to care for orphans and respond kindly to people asking for help, including connecting them with someone who can support them. We can support one another by listening, talking about our difficulties, and seeking counsel when we need it.

  1. What is one everyday blessing you would write on your gratitude list tonight?
  2. How could you help someone who needs more support than you can give?
  3. What helps you feel comfortable talking to someone about a hard day?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid As Sabur711 Morgan Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89106Jumu'ah 1:00 to 2:00 PM service windowArchiveAll khutbahs at As Sabur16 khutbahs
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