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Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 25, 2025.

Trust Allah when hardship strikes

Collins Musallah, IANT

“The iman is the best thing that makes the calamity smaller and smaller when we believe that everything is written in the name of Allah.”

The khateeb, at 16:23

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The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The khutbah opens with praise of Allah, testimony of faith, blessings upon the Prophet, and calls to taqwa and truthful speech.
  2. It explains that calamities occur by Allah’s decree, using Quranic verses about qadr, recorded events, and faith guiding the heart.
  3. The stories of Musa at the sea and the Prophet’s reassurance to Abu Bakr illustrate confident reliance when circumstances seem impossible.
  4. The speaker extends this trust through death, highlighting the angels’ reassurance and paradise for steadfast believers.
  5. The khutbah closes with exhortations to taqwa, blessings upon the Prophet, supplications, and the call to prayer.
Try this week
Renew faith in Allah’s decree when hardship arrives, remembering that calamities occur by His permission.
Maintain this trust until death rather than surrendering to despair.
Send blessings upon the Prophet when he is mentioned.
Reduce attachment to worldly life, obey Allah’s commands, and avoid His prohibitions.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 54Used to establish that everything is created according to Allah’s decree.
Surah 64Used to teach that calamities occur by Allah’s permission and faith guides the heart.
Surah 57Used to explain that calamities are recorded so believers do not despair over what they miss.
Surah 26
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“because the iman is the best thing that makes the calamity smaller and smaller when we believe that everything is written in the name of Allah”
Collins Musallah · Richardson, TX
Play from 16:23
“look at the iman look at the iman of the prophet the messenger full of iman of course physically we are in a trouble but Allah is there”
Collins Musallah · Richardson, TX
Play from 19:30
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us to think well of Allah and trust Him throughout our lives. Allah knows every detail about us, including our hopes, fears, and what we are going through. When trouble comes, from losing our keys to facing a serious hardship, remembering Allah’s decree and turning to Him can help steady our hearts. The stories of Musa at the sea and the Prophet with Abu Bakr in the cave showed trust in Allah during frightening moments. We can keep nurturing that trust together, remembering the khutbah’s reminder that Allah brings ease after hardship.

  1. When something small goes wrong, what could help you pause and remember Allah?
  2. What would you like to ask Allah for help with this week?
  3. What stood out to you about Musa trusting Allah when the sea was in front of him?
Where it was given

The masjids

Collins Musallah1600 N Plano Rd #200, Richardson, TX 75081Islamic Association of North Texas840 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX 75081Jumu'ah 1:15 PM and 2:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Collins Musallah58 khutbahs
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