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Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 5, 2025.

True belief requires perseverance and service

YIC · Adamu Souleman Morlah

“Do you think you will go to Jannah without going through what those who came before you went through?”

The khateeb, at 0:53

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In one sentence

True belief is shown not merely by prayer but by persevering through trials, treating others with tolerance, caring for the poor, serving the community, and helping others understand the Quran.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Uses Ismail’s story and commanded sacrifice to show that reaching Jannah requires work and perseverance.
  2. Urges tolerance and respect toward people whose worship differs, warning against insults.
  3. Explains true belief as a difficult struggle rather than a self-defined status.
  4. Connects prayer with caring for the poor, community service, work, charitable giving, and Gaza relief.
  5. Describes welcoming university visitors, offering English Quran copies, and recommending Surah Maryam.
Try this week
Do not give up on Allah during trials.
Practice tolerance and respect toward people whose worship differs; avoid insults.
Care for poor people alongside maintaining prayer.
Work and remember the community through giving or service.
Welcome visitors, offer them an English Quran, and encourage them to read Surah Maryam.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 19Recommended to visitors as an English Quran chapter about Mary, mother of Jesus.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Do you think you will go to Jannah without going through what those who came before you went through?”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
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“When you insult someone, they will insult, not only you, but Allah.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
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“we must always make an effort to say to ourselves, what can I do to help my community?”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
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“And when you make the money, don't forget your community.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Allah teaches that becoming a true believer takes effort and patience, especially when life is difficult. We should respect people who worship differently and never insult them. Prayer should lead us to care about poor people and ask how we can help our community. We can work, give, volunteer, and support relief efforts while welcoming visitors kindly. Sharing an understandable English Quran, including Surah Maryam, can help others learn about Islam.

  1. What is one difficult thing where we can practice patience and trust Allah?
  2. How can our family help someone in our community this week?
  3. How could we make a visitor feel welcome at the mosque?
Where it was given

The masjid

Yonkers Islamic Center100 Riverdale Ave Apartment 1A, Yonkers, NY 10701Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebAdamu Souleman MorlahMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at YIC138 khutbahs
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