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Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 18, 2026.

Allah alone opens every door

Mosque Foundation · Basheer
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In one sentence

Because Allah alone opens every door of mercy, guidance, provision, and relief, believers should rely on Him, ask Him as Al-Fattah, remain patient, and pursue the good He has opened for them.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Begins with praise, a call to taqwa, and prayers for oppressed Muslims, especially in Gaza and Palestine.
  2. Introduces Allah as Al-Fattah, the sole giver of good and remover of harm, urging reliance on Him alone.
  3. Uses stories of Maryam, Yaqub, Yusuf, the Prophet in the cave, and believing families to teach hope amid fear and hardship.
  4. Explains that the masjid, salah, and Quran offer mercy and guidance only when believers ask Allah for them.
  5. Illustrates Allah's opening of hearts and circumstances through healing, the conquest of Makkah, Umar, Tufayl, prisoners, and provision.
  6. Concludes by urging patience, invoking Al-Fattah, recognizing personal spiritual openings, and increasing acts of worship and goodness.
Try this week
Call upon Allah by His name Al-Fattah when facing obstacles or seeking mercy.
Maintain good expectations of Allah and avoid despair or impatience.
Identify the forms of worship and service Allah has made easier for you.
Increase those practices, such as prayer, supplication, charity, and kindness.
Strive to become a key to goodness and a lock against evil.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:102Opens with the command to fear Allah and maintain taqwa.
Quran 4:1Opens with the command to fear Allah and maintain taqwa.
Quran 6:17Establishes that Allah alone controls harm, benefit, and blessings.
Quran 16:53Establishes that Allah alone controls harm, benefit, and blessings.
Quran 35:2Provides the central proof that Allah alone opens or withholds mercy.
Surah 1Shows that believers repeatedly ask Allah for guidance through worship and the Quran.
Quran 19:23-26Supports hope, reassurance, and trust during extreme hardship.
Quran 12:87Supports hope, reassurance, and trust during extreme hardship.
Quran 9:40Supports hope, reassurance, and trust during extreme hardship.
Quran 66:10-11Shows that faith and character are not guaranteed by family relationships.
Quran 11:42-43Shows that faith and character are not guaranteed by family relationships.
Quran 110:1Connects Allah's openings with victory and the reward of patience.
Quran 39:10Connects Allah's openings with victory and the reward of patience.
Sahih Muslim
Sahih MuslimSupports maintaining a hopeful and trusting relationship with Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But only Allah can turn this potential into a reality. He can turn this possibility into a reality.”
Mosque Foundation · Bridgeview, IL
Play from 13:28
“So today you need to look for these doors. You need to look for these doors. What is it? Is it prayer? Is it supplication? Is it giving charity? Is it being good to people?”
Mosque Foundation · Bridgeview, IL
Play from 28:07
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Allah is Al-Fattah, the Perpetual Opener, and that every mercy, blessing, guidance, and relief comes from Him. When fear about our families, future, or provision weighs on us, we should turn to Allah with good expectations, patience, and reliance rather than despair. The khutbah also reminded us to care about oppressed Muslims and to let our concern bring us closer to Allah. A closed door may be part of Allah’s wisdom and may lead to another door opening. Allah gives each person unique ways to draw near to Him, so we should notice those opportunities and grow through them. We ask Him to make us keys for goodness, locks against evil, and a source of peace and mercy for others.

  1. What is one good thing Allah has opened for you this week?
  2. When something feels scary or difficult, what can we ask Allah for?
  3. How can we be a key for goodness in our family tomorrow?
Where it was given

The masjid

Mosque Foundation7360 W 93rd St, Bridgeview, IL 60455Jumu'ah 12:30 PM & 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Mosque Foundation52 khutbahs
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