Trust Allah by leaving what harms faith
“It doesn't matter what people fear to happen if Allah wills nobody can stop it.”
The Hijrah teaches Muslims to trust Allah by leaving what hinders faith, remaining steadfast, and serving vulnerable people through trustworthy community life.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces the first Jumu'ah of 1448 AH and presents the Hijrah to Medina as the origin of the Islamic calendar and ummah.
- Defines Hijrah as leaving for Allah and trusting that opposition cannot extinguish His light.
- Recounts Abu Bakr's companionship, Ali's sacrifice, and the Prophet's reputation for honesty.
- Challenges believers to be with Allah through taqwa, ihsan, patience, and steadfastness.
- Explains supporting Allah as serving the sick, hungry, oppressed, and voiceless, including people in Gaza.
- Highlights Medina's brotherhood, mosque-building, and cleanliness, then recommends fasting Ashura and closes with prayers.
In the khateeb's words
“this is a key lesson for us it doesn't matter what people fear to happen if Allah wills nobody can stop it”
“Allah is with us but the question are we with Him this is the problem”
“how do we support Allah does Allah need us by supporting those who are weak amongst us”
For the dinner table
Today's khutbah explained that the Hijrah was more than a move from Mecca to Medina; it was a choice to leave what blocks faith and trust Allah. The Islamic year reminds us that Muslims belong to a community shaped by brotherhood, honesty, sacrifice, and service. We were encouraged to ask whether we are truly with Allah by practicing taqwa, patience, generosity, and care for people who are sick, hungry, oppressed, or alone. The Prophet's community in Medina also teaches us to build welcoming mosques and keep our homes and cities clean. We can remember these lessons by teaching our children about the Islamic calendar, repeating that Allah is with us, serving others, and fasting Ashura.
- What is one habit you could leave behind for Allah this week?
- Who around us might need support, kindness, or a voice?
- How can our family make our home or masjid more welcoming and clean?
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