Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 25, 2022.
Prepare for the Dajjal by strengthening faith
“Put your trust in Allah SWT.”
In one sentence
Muslims should prepare for the Dajjal by learning their deen, strengthening iman, trusting Allah, and teaching their families rather than being consumed by current worldly crises.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces hadith warnings that the Dajjal’s arrival will bring drought, deception, and loss of produce.
- Contrasts the current virus crisis with the greater future fitna of the Dajjal.
- Explains that every prophet warned their people and identifies the Dajjal as a unique end-times trial.
- Urges listeners to learn their deen, trust Allah, fear Allah, and strengthen iman.
- Advises staying away from the Dajjal and teaching children and spouses about him.
- Concludes that Quran, hadith, and reliance on Allah protect believers from worldly distraction.
Try this week
Learn your deen and study the Quran and hadith concerning the Dajjal.
Strengthen iman, trust Allah, and recognize current trials as tests.
Teach yourself, your children, and your spouse about the Dajjal.
Stay away from the Dajjal if you hear of his arrival.
Avoid false claims and do not casually identify people as the Dajjal.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“This is nothing. This is nothing for what's to come, the prophet of Lai Settel said. He said that this will pass. And the real fitna is coming.”
“to learn your deen. Learn this religion. Put your trust in Allah SWT. Fear Allah SWT because the things that Allah is bringing now is only a test to show you your Iman, to show you your shortcomings.”
“The Antichrist is not nothing to play with. It is something that you need to teach yourself, and your children, and your wife.”
“Because every single day, we're just working, eating, sleeping, drinking, getting up and that's it. There's more to that.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us not to let work, food, sleep, and worldly concerns crowd out preparation for the hereafter. He taught that preparation means learning our deen, strengthening iman, trusting Allah, and understanding the warnings about the Dajjal. He urged families to teach these lessons to their children and spouses and to stay away from the Dajjal rather than assuming they could withstand his deception. The central lesson is to use today’s trials to notice our shortcomings and return to Allah.
- What can a difficult time teach us about ourselves?
- How can our family learn and practice faith together?
- What helps us avoid being distracted by everyday routines?
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