16:33 this is a story of…26:54 speak up and advocate…
The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 5, 2026.

Prophet Nuh teaches patient faith

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“This is a story of dedication.”

The khateeb, at 16:33

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In one sentence

The story of Prophet Nuh teaches Muslims to remain patient and certain in Allah, reject false intermediaries and inferiority, speak up for their identity, serve their communities, and value spiritual as well as worldly contribution.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with praise, calls to taqwa, and prayers for Gaza, Palestine, and oppressed people worldwide.
  2. Connects ongoing suffering with hope in Allah’s mercy, wisdom, and promise that truth will ultimately prevail.
  3. Explains how honoring righteous people gradually became idolatry and how Nuh challenged misplaced worship.
  4. Applies Nuh’s dignity under mockery to resisting Islamophobia, affirming Muslim identity, and advocating for oneself.
  5. Urges Muslims to carry their community’s legacy and measure contribution through both worldly achievement and submission to Allah.
  6. Closes with prayers for forgiveness, relief, and victory for the oppressed.
Try this week
Continue making dua for Gaza, Palestine, and oppressed people everywhere.
Do not forget Palestine or treat it as merely a national or ethnic issue.
Remain patient and steadfast during hardship, trusting Allah’s wisdom and ultimate justice.
Affirm your Muslim identity, speak up, and advocate for yourself without internalizing insults.
Reflect on Allah’s signs in creation and keep spiritual submission alongside worldly contributions.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 93:3Used to reassure believers that Allah did not abandon His Prophet during hardship.
Quran 11:49Used to present Nuh’s story as revelation and emphasize patience and the outcome of taqwa.
Surah 71Used to explain Nuh’s monotheistic message, prolonged patience, the origins of idolatry, and Allah’s signs.
Quran 46:35Used to urge steadfastness modeled on the perseverance of the messengers of firm resolve.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“this is a story of dedication this is a story of submission this is a story of patience”
Mosque Foundation · Bridgeview, IL
Play from 16:33
“speak up and advocate for yourself and do not kind of try to internalize these insults”
Mosque Foundation · Bridgeview, IL
Play from 26:54
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb began by making dua for people in Gaza, Palestine, and others facing oppression. He taught that Prophet Nuh stayed patient and faithful for 950 years, even when people mocked him. The story also shows how people can slowly turn respect for righteous people into worship of created things. We should be proud of being Muslim, speak up with dignity, and not absorb insults about our faith. Our success should include worldly service, but always remain connected to attentiveness and submission to Allah.

  1. What helps you stay patient when doing the right thing is difficult?
  2. How can we show pride in our faith while treating others with dignity?
  3. What is one way your success can benefit both people and your relationship with Allah?
Where it was given

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Mosque Foundation7360 W 93rd St, Bridgeview, IL 60455Jumu'ah 12:30 PM & 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Mosque Foundation52 khutbahs
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