Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 12, 2026.
Prepare for Dajjal by giving up comfort
“There needs to be an amount of sacrifice and discomfort that we are putting ourselves through on a consistent basis purely for the sake of Allah.”
In one sentence
Because Dajjal’s greatest trial will make falsehood appear successful through wealth, power, knowledge, and comfort, believers should study Surah al-Kahf and train their iman through purposeful sacrifice for Allah.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Muharram, the Hijri new year, and the prophets’ warnings about Dajjal.
- Explains Dajjal’s fitna as deception through wealth, apparent power, knowledge, and prosperity.
- Maps Surah al-Kahf’s stories to trials involving wealth, knowledge, power, and steadfastness.
- Connects these trials to suffering faced by people in Gaza, Syria, Kashmir, and Sudan.
- Urges believers to practice sacrifice by giving up comfort, time, energy, and wealth for Allah.
- Closes with prayers and brief community announcements.
Try this week
Recite Surah al-Kahf on Fridays; if encountering Dajjal, recite its opening verses.
Pray Fajr in the masjid despite early hours and pray Isha in congregation despite fatigue.
Regularly practice purposeful discomfort and sacrifice for Allah.
Give a meaningful proportion of wealth, even when giving feels uncomfortable.
Learn about and support Scholars Without Borders at the community booth.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Used to explain protection from Dajjal through stories addressing wealth, knowledge, power, and steadfastness.
Surah 9Used to frame believers’ time, energy, livelihood, and wealth as an exchange for Jannah.
Sahih MuslimUsed to describe Dajjal’s deception, apparent miracles, and the believer who refuses to affirm him.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Information won't save you when the fitna of Dajjal is here.”
“There needs to be an amount of sacrifice and discomfort that we are putting ourselves through on a consistent basis purely for the sake of Allah.”
“Hypocrisy is worshipping luxury or worshipping comfort. And when the time of Dajjal rolls around, hypocrisy will be extremely common.”
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