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Musa's dua joins trust with service

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“We have grown to act and feel and speak as if we do not need Allah in our lives.”

The khateeb, at 13:55

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In one sentence

By studying Musa's prayer in Surah al-Qasas, believers should recognize their dependence on Allah, serve others, and make supplication with concern for the hereafter and lawful livelihoods.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The khutbah opens with exhortations to fear Allah, speak truthfully, and follow the Prophet's guidance.
  2. Musa flees Egypt in fear after accidentally killing a man and turns to Allah in supplication.
  3. At Madyan, Musa helps two women water their flock despite his own desperation.
  4. His prayer precedes welcome, safety, employment, marriage, and eventually prophetic appointment.
  5. The speaker recommends including others and the hereafter in supplication, praising Allah, and sending blessings on the Prophet.
  6. The khutbah warns that unlawful income undermines supplication and closes with prayers and Quranic recitation.
Try this week
Learn and regularly recite the supplication from Surah al-Qasas.
Include parents, children, family, and others when making supplication.
Ask for both worldly good and success in the hereafter.
Praise Allah and send blessings on the Prophet before and after supplication.
Examine income and keep it free from unlawful sources.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 28Musa's flight, service to the two women, prayer for Allah's provision, and subsequent safety, work, marriage, and prophethood support the central lesson.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We have grown to act And feel And speak As if we do not need Allah in our lives”
IIT · Torrance, CA
Play from 13:55
“Do not make du'at For the dunya only Don't ask for things for the dunya And forget about the akhira”
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Play from 16:45
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah used the story of Musa to show that we should turn to Allah in every circumstance. Even while Musa was frightened and in need, he helped others and trusted Allah with his future. The speaker encouraged us to make supplication for our families and the hereafter, while praising Allah and sending blessings on the Prophet. We were also reminded that our income and food should come from lawful sources. A sincere prayer should be joined with service, humility, and honest living.

  1. When have you helped someone even though you were facing a problem yourself?
  2. What is one thing you could remember to ask Allah for this week?
  3. Why might the source of our money matter when we pray?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Institute of Torrance18103 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504Jumu'ah First khutba 12:20 PM, salat 12:40 to 12:45 PM · Second Jumu'ah 1:20 PM, salat 1:40 to 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at IIT64 khutbahs
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