Turn to Allah and do good when stuck
“Maybe we can feed someone, or we can heal someone, or we can teach someone.”
When life feels closed off, follow Musa’s example by turning sincerely to Allah in dua and using whatever strength or resources you have to do good, trusting that small acts can open unexpected doors.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces the feeling of being trapped and Musa’s birth under Pharaoh’s oppressive rule.
- Recounts Musa’s escape to Madian after unintentionally killing a man.
- Highlights Musa’s modest, selfless help for two women despite exhaustion and vulnerability.
- Explains Musa’s dua as repentance, dependence on Allah, and asking for good.
- Concludes by urging listeners to combine dua with action and help others.
In the khateeb's words
“Lesson for us, whenever we are helping anyone, it should be without any strings attached. because that defeats the whole purpose of helping anyone.”
“Maybe we can feed someone, or we can heal someone, or we can teach someone. Whatever we have, we should ultimately deploy that.”
“There are two things to be done at that point in time. First, we have to make dua. And this is the best dua among the short duas in Quran.”
For the dinner table
Today's khutbah explored what we can do when we feel stuck and cannot see a way forward. The khateeb told how Musa, tired and fearful after fleeing Egypt, still helped two sisters water their animals. Musa used the strength he had and walked away without waiting for thanks or payment. He then turned to Allah in dua, acknowledging his need for whatever good Allah would provide. The khateeb encouraged us to make dua with conviction and keep doing good, reminding us that even a small kindness can lead to something much greater.
- Musa used his strength to help others; what could you use to help someone this week?
- How could you handle feeling disappointed when someone forgets to thank you?
- When you feel stuck, what could you ask Allah for, and what good action could you take?
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