11:32 Lembrem-se que a vida…25:38 para orar a Allah ,…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 27, 2026.

Trust Allah when the world feels bleak

Madina Masjid (ICCT)

“A vida está nas mãos de Allah.”

The khateeb, at 11:32

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In one sentence

Believers should respond to worldly negativity and suffering by seeing dunya as a temporary journey under Allah’s control, cultivating optimism, speaking good, and focusing on worship and constructive action.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Warns that news and social media can cultivate negativity, arrogance, or despair.
  2. Uses the hadith about living in dunya as a stranger or traveler.
  3. Explains that trusting Allah’s design brings peace and constructive engagement.
  4. Contrasts a believer’s hopeful perspective with an anxious, faithless view of society.
  5. Highlights the Prophet’s patience and hope during rejection and hardship at Ta’if.
  6. Calls listeners to pray, speak positively, reflect on creation, and avoid fixation on negativity.
Try this week
Speak good or remain silent, especially with family and friends.
Pray to Allah for a positive, grounded perspective.
Notice and reflect on Allah’s beautiful creation.
Mention something good or optimistic each day instead of focusing only on negativity.
Encourage others toward permissible, constructive ways of living and earning.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Lembrem-se que a vida está nas mãos de Allah, s.a.w. E foi desenhado para você.”
Madina Masjid (ICCT) · Windsor, CT
Play from 11:32
“para orar a Allah , para ser positivo, para observar e refletir sobre as criaturas lindas de Allah , esse design intrínseco.”
Madina Masjid (ICCT) · Windsor, CT
Play from 25:38
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

This khutbah reminds us that difficult news and constant criticism can shape how we see the world and speak to each other. The khateeb compares this life to a traveler's temporary stop, encouraging us to make good use of our time and trust Allah through hardship. He asks us to notice our blessings and bring good, hopeful words into our homes and friendships. He also describes how the Prophet responded to terrible mistreatment with hope for the people's descendants. As a family, we can practice gratitude, support each other through difficulties, and choose words that help rather than deepen discouragement.

  1. What is one blessing you noticed today that you usually overlook?
  2. When a friend feels discouraged, what could you say that is both honest and kind?
  3. If a frustrating day were just an airport stop on a longer journey, how would you make good use of it?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Connecticut140 White Rock Dr, Windsor, CT 06095ArchiveAll khutbahs at Madina Masjid (ICCT)21 khutbahs
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