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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 30, 2026.

Trust Allah with your dua

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“Whatever Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala decides to do for you, it is the best.”

The khateeb, at 9:15

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In one sentence

The khutbah teaches that du'a should be made with humility, certainty, praise, salawat, sincerity, and patience, trusting Allah's wisdom in whether He grants, preserves, or redirects the request.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces humility and certainty as foundational etiquettes of du'a.
  2. Urges worshippers to praise Allah and send salawat before asking.
  3. Explains three possible answers to a sincere supplication.
  4. Emphasizes patience and trust when Allah delays or changes the outcome.
  5. Uses Karun's wealth as a warning that blessings can distract from worship.
  6. Encourages prayer to reach Ramadan and invites help with daily iftar.
Try this week
Approach du'a with absolute humility and certainty that Allah hears and accepts it.
Begin du'a by praising Allah and sending salawat upon the Prophet.
Ask Allah sincerely and clearly for what you need.
Remain patient and trust Allah's chosen outcome and timing.
Make sincere intention and pray to live in good health to witness Ramadan.
If able, sign up with Sheikh Nabil to help provide daily iftar.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 7Allah's beautiful names may be used when supplicating Him.
Surah 1Its opening praises Allah before requesting guidance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“It's either He grants you Your wish Or it's either He Preserves the du'a For you on the day of qiyamah Or it's either He Uses that du'a To protect you From any kind of harm”
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“Whatever Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala Decides to do for you It is the best”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us to approach Allah with humility and certainty, remembering how much we need Him. He taught us to begin du'a by praising Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet, then to ask sincerely and clearly. He explained that Allah may grant what we ask, preserve our supplication for the hereafter, or use it to protect us from harm. When we do not see the result we hoped for, we should remain patient and trust Allah's knowledge of what is best for us. He also encouraged us to pray for life and good health to reach Ramadan and to help the masjid provide iftar if we can.

  1. What would you like to praise or thank Allah for before making du'a tonight?
  2. What helps you stay patient when you are waiting for something you really want?
  3. How could our family help with iftar at the masjid this Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

Yonkers Islamic Center100 Riverdale Ave Apartment 1A, Yonkers, NY 10701Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at YIC138 khutbahs
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