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The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 9, 2026.

Winter can strengthen faith and worship

Masjid Al Ansar

“Winter is the spring time of the believer.”

The khateeb, at 26:56

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In one sentence

Winter is a sign and mercy from Allah that should strengthen faith and motivate fasting, night prayer, dua, patience, and reflection on death and resurrection rather than complaint.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Winter reveals Allah’s power, control, mercy, and creation of opposites.
  2. Winter’s changing vegetation reminds believers that life is temporary and resurrection is certain.
  3. Short days and long nights create opportunities for fasting, Quran, sleep, and qiyam.
  4. Cold weather and hardship can bring reward through wudu, mosque attendance, and waiting for prayer.
  5. Snow and rain are opportunities for dua, while illness can expiate sins.
  6. Believers should respond to winter with reflection, gratitude, and increased worship.
Try this week
Fast on Mondays and Thursdays, the 13th, 14th, and 15th lunar days, or alternate days if able.
Use long winter nights to memorize or recite Quran and pray qiyam or tahajjud before Fajr.
Complete wudu despite the cold, attend the masjid, and wait between prayers.
Make dua when it rains or snows.
Reflect on winter trees as reminders of life’s temporary nature and the resurrection.
Respond to illness with patience rather than cursing it, recognizing its potential to expiate sins.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So it teaches us who is in charge, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. So no one has power, no matter how advanced, technologically advanced we may be, but it teaches us who is in command, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Masjid Al Ansar · Jamaica, NY
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“So winter is the spring time of the believer. For fasting during the day. And for nighttime, the night is long.”
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“Remember that Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala rewards you based on the difficulty. So this is a blessing in this, guys.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb invited us to see winter as a season of blessings and opportunities to draw closer to Allah. He explained that the changing seasons remind us of Allah’s power, and that plants returning in spring offer a reminder of resurrection. Winter also reminds us that this life is temporary and that our time matters. Short days can help us prepare for Ramadan through fasting, while long nights offer time for Quran, prayer, and good sleep. He encouraged us to make du'a when rain or snow falls and to meet winter’s difficulties with patience and hope in Allah’s reward.

  1. What is one winter blessing you feel thankful for today?
  2. What do the changing trees make you think about after hearing this khutbah?
  3. When we next see rain or snow, who would you like to make du'a for?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al Ansar, Inc.161-34 Foch Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:00 PM · Salah 1:50 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Al Ansar41 khutbahs
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