9:40 He was the perfect…21:19 We see that resilience…
The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Prophet Nuh stayed steadfast through rejection

IIT · Ahmed Umarji

“Resilience and steadfastness is something that we need in our practice of Islam and our da'wah towards Allah.”

The khateeb, at 21:19

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In one sentence

Prophet Nuh's example teaches believers to remain compassionate, sincere, resilient, and reliant on Allah while calling others toward faith despite rejection and hardship.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Quran's stories guide believers and strengthen their hearts.
  2. Prophet Nuh called idol-worshipping people with care, kindness, and compassion.
  3. His people rejected the message, attacked his character, isolated him, and threatened violence.
  4. Despite persecution, Nuh remained steadfast and trusted Allah.
  5. The speaker connects Nuh's resilience to Rasulullah and other prophets who continued their da'wah through danger and hardship.
  6. Listeners are urged to develop resilience and steadfastness in faith and da'wah.
Try this week
Contemplate the Quran and connect your heart with its guidance.
Continue teaching and sharing Islam during both ease and difficulty.
Rely on Allah when facing opposition or uncertainty.
Practice compassion, kindness, and nobility when calling others toward faith.
Develop resilience and steadfastness in daily Islamic practice.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 12Presented Quranic stories as the best stories and a means of strengthening believers' hearts.
Surah 10Used Nuh's declaration of trust in Allah as an example of steadfastness under threat.
Musnad AhmadCited a report of a prophet being beaten until bleeding while praying for his people.
Sahih al-BukhariCited a parallel report remembered by Ibn Mas'ud about a prophet praying for those who harmed him.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“He was the perfect example of kindness in his time, of how to give da'wah.”
IIT · Torrance, CA
Play from 9:40
“We see that resilience and steadfastness is something that we need in our practice of Islam and our da'wah towards Allah .”
IIT · Torrance, CA
Play from 21:19
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that Allah gives us stories in the Quran to strengthen our hearts and help us find hope. The khateeb described how Prophet Nuh kept calling his people toward Allah with kindness and compassion, even when they rejected and hurt him. He remained sincere, continued his efforts, and placed his trust in Allah. The khateeb also shared examples of other prophets who kept inviting people toward Allah during difficult moments. As a family, we can learn to practice our faith steadily, encourage others with care, and ask Allah to help us remain patient when things are hard.

  1. What part of Prophet Nuh’s kindness stood out to you today?
  2. How could you offer someone a helpful reminder with kindness?
  3. What helps you do the right thing when you feel alone?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Institute of Torrance18103 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504Jumu'ah First khutba 12:20 PM, salat 12:40 to 12:45 PM · Second Jumu'ah 1:20 PM, salat 1:40 to 1:45 PMKhateebAhmed UmarjiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at IIT64 khutbahs
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