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Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 19, 2025.

Submit to Allah through life’s trials

As-Habul Yameen · Abbaas

“Whatever comes, I got to agree that it comes from the creator.”

The khateeb, at 28:51

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In one sentence

Because life constantly changes and brings trials, Muslims should fully submit to Allah, strengthen certainty, and shape their relationships around faith.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Life is constantly changing, so Muslims should accept Allah’s control over changing circumstances.
  2. Hardship and prosperity are divine tests, not evidence that Allah does not love someone.
  3. Islam requires al-istislam, or sincere submission, as the path toward iman and certainty.
  4. The Prophet Muhammad’s losses illustrate steadfast submission during severe trials.
  5. Believers should choose friends and guests who support faith and fear Allah.
  6. Announcements address community education, burial assistance, winter coats, and illness precautions.
Try this week
Accept changing circumstances as part of Allah’s decree instead of dwelling on “why me?”
Prepare to bear tests with certainty and ask Allah for steadfastness.
Choose friends and house guests who strengthen faith, avoiding relationships that pull you away from Allah.
Contribute to the burial expenses of the six-month-old child through the designated collection.
Wear a mask or cover your face when coughing or sneezing.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Whatever comes, I got to agree that it comes from the creator, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
As-Habul Yameen · East Orange, NJ
Play from 28:51
“It's just Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala want to get you close to Him. It's a reason for that.”
As-Habul Yameen · East Orange, NJ
Play from 41:38
“I submit myself to Allah. He's in charge. I have no say.”
As-Habul Yameen · East Orange, NJ
Play from 50:02
“Do not take a friend except a mu'min. A believer. Believe in Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
As-Habul Yameen · East Orange, NJ
Play from 52:37
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that life changes as we grow, and we experience both happiness and hardship. The khateeb encouraged us to submit sincerely to Allah and trust Him through those changes. He explained that hardship does not mean Allah does not love us, and he pointed to the prophets, including Prophet Muhammad, as examples of people who faced great tests. He compared iman, or faith, to a deep ocean and described sincere submission as the way to grow toward it. He also encouraged us to choose friends who help us stay close to Allah and protect the progress we make in our faith.

  1. What change in your life has given you a chance to practice trusting Allah?
  2. How could we help someone who is going through a difficult time?
  3. What is one thing friends can do together to help each other grow in faith?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid As-Habul Yameen224 N 18th St, East Orange, NJ 07017Jumu'ah 1:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at As-Habul Yameen37 khutbahs
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