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True victory means salvation and Paradise

ICD · Ammar Shahin

“Whoever is pushed away from hellfire and enter Jannah then truly he is the successful one.”

The khateeb, at 33:03

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In one sentence

True victory (al-nasr) is not winning a soccer match but building a stronger relationship with Allah through preparation, collective ummah work, patient acceptance of defeat, and gratitude, with ultimate success measured only by salvation from Hellfire and entry into Paradise.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Opening: connect the World Cup and the word al-nasr (victory) to a higher spiritual meaning.
  2. Define true victory as building a stronger relationship with Allah, not winning games.
  3. Lesson 1: victory comes through preparation and taking means, not merely wishing.
  4. Lesson 2: victory is collective work; the ummah must act as one body and avoid division.
  5. Lesson 3: victory includes accepting defeat with patience, learning from it, and surrendering to qadr.
  6. Lesson 4: gratitude to Allah for blessings, rejecting arrogance like Qarun.
  7. Conclusion: real success is salvation from Hellfire and entry into Jannah.
Try this week
Prepare and train seriously in your own field so Muslims excel rather than fall behind.
Work collectively as one ummah and refuse division over minor matters.
Accept setbacks and loss with patience as part of qadr, learning from them rather than despairing.
Express gratitude to Allah immediately when receiving blessings, without arrogance.
Do not let entertainment distract from Jum'ah and salah.
Direct resources toward helping the oppressed rather than excessive spending on entertainment.
Make salvation from Hellfire and entry into Jannah the measure of true success.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:160Used to argue that divine victory is conditional and far greater than winning a match.
Quran 8:60Used to argue victory requires active preparation and taking means, not mere wishing.
Quran 3:103Used to argue Muslims must hold fast to Allah's rope collectively, not as individuals.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to argue the ummah is one body and collective work is required for victory.
Quran 3:139-140Used to argue defeat is partial and believers must not weaken or grieve after setbacks.
Quran 3:185Used to conclude that real success is being saved from Hellfire and entered into Paradise.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“victory is a collective work not individual in soccer point one you're the best player you're the best player ever you won't win the game if you play by yourself”
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“whoever is pushed away from hellfire and enter Jannah then truly he is the successful one”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb used soccer to remind us that real victory is more than winning a game; it is growing closer to Allah. He stressed that victory requires preparation, disciplined effort, and teamwork in our families, masjids, and wider ummah. When we face defeat or disappointment, we should learn from our mistakes, remain steady, and surrender to Allah’s decree. When blessings come, we should thank Allah instead of taking all the credit. Ultimately, true success is being kept away from Hellfire and admitted to Jannah.

  1. What is one goal you need to prepare for instead of only wishing for?
  2. How can our family practice teamwork this week?
  3. When something does not go your way, what could learning from it and trusting Allah look like?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Davis539 Russell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616KhateebAmmar ShahinMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICD29 khutbahs
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