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Make dua with humility and trust

Imam al-Asr

“When our prayer is not fulfilled in the way that we wanted, we don't say Allah has rejected me.”

The khateeb, at 12:19

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In one sentence

Du'a should be a constant practice of humble dependence, gratitude, hope, and trust in Allah's wisdom, modeled on the Prophet's everyday supplications.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Distinguishes salah from the more general, unrestricted practice of du'a.
  2. Explains raised hands as a sign of humility and dependence on Allah.
  3. Presents du'a as the prophets' source of strength while encouraging effort and hope.
  4. Teaches accepting Allah's wisdom when prayers are answered differently than desired.
  5. Applies Prophetic supplications to mirrors, clothing, mosques, sleep, meals, and cemeteries.
  6. Encourages gratitude during both good and difficult news, followed by prayers for divine love and oppressed people.
Try this week
Raise your hands in du'a and approach Allah with complete humility and dependence.
Make du'a whenever needed, in any language and without requiring wudu, qibla, or a specific time.
Pair personal goals with sincere effort, then accept that Allah may answer through a different path.
Use the taught supplications at the mirror, when wearing new clothes, entering or leaving the mosque, before sleep, during meals, and at cemeteries.
Before eating, pray for abundance for believing men and women, and let that concern lead to generosity.
Say "Alhamdulillahi 'ala hadhihi 'nna'amah" after good news and "Alhamdulillahi 'ala kulli haad" after sad news.
Ask Allah to make His love dearer than wealth, family, comfort, and personal desire.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 108Appears in the closing recitation after the first khutbah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“No matter what I have, Allah can take it away in an instant. Because my life itself is in the hands of Allah.”
Imam al-Asr · Alexandria, VA
Play from 7:20
“When our prayer is not fulfilled in the way that we wanted, we don't say Allah has rejected me. We say Allah told us to come to Him with what we want. And then Allah will give us what He wants.”
Imam al-Asr · Alexandria, VA
Play from 12:19
“If you say "Alhamdulillahi 'ala kulli haad" it will calm you and it will give you strength and it will give you resolve.”
Imam al-Asr · Alexandria, VA
Play from 29:39
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Du'a is a way to stay connected to Allah throughout the entire day, not only during formal prayer. The Prophet modeled humility, gratitude, and trust through supplications for ordinary moments such as eating, dressing, sleeping, and entering the mosque. We should make our efforts while remembering that Allah may guide us toward something better than what we originally wanted. Gratitude should lead us to care for people who have less and to remember Allah during both happiness and sadness. Above all, we should ask Allah to make His love our greatest treasure and to protect those facing oppression.

  1. What is one blessing you can thank Allah for today?
  2. What character trait would you like to improve when you look in the mirror?
  3. How can remembering people who have less change what we do with our food or money?
Where it was given

The masjid

Imam al-Asr Masjid5501 Cherokee Ave, Alexandria, VA 22312Jumu'ah 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Imam al-Asr9 khutbahs
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