The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Keep faith through a long struggle
In one sentence
Because Allah's promise is that those who remain faithful will ultimately prevail, Muslims should prepare for a long struggle, accept losses without giving up, and support people seeking justice and relief.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The khutbah opens with Quranic recitation about God's oneness, creation, blessings, accountability, and the destinies of the heedful and arrogant.
- It argues that believers must trust Allah's promise of eventual victory while preparing for losses and sustained effort.
- It recounts the Hijrah encounter between the Prophet Muhammad and Suraqa ibn Malik, including the promise of Kisra's bracelets.
- It applies the lesson to Palestine, Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and other oppressed people, urging faith, wisdom, strength, and mutual support.
- The service concludes with prayers, followed by announcements about food-pantry volunteering, Sunday programs, and supplications for the sick and deceased.
Try this week
Prepare seriously, do your utmost, expect losses, and continue without giving up.
Support people in need with wisdom, strength, and practical help.
Make du'a for people suffering in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and elsewhere.
Volunteer at the Saturday food pantry at 9:30 a.m. behind the Islamic Center.
Attend the Sunday parent circle and hadith-science lecture.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“you have to be prepared you have to do your utmost best you have to expect losses and you have to be in it for long never never give up”
“the way it works believers is a body people support each other you and I might not live long enough to see the liberty of Palestine but it will happen”
“Allah will always see His will through we ask Allah to guide us to strengthen our faith to purify our hearts”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Allah's promises can take time to unfold, so believers should remain hopeful while working hard and accepting setbacks. The story of Suraqa ibn Malik shows how the Prophet trusted a future victory even when the Muslims were vulnerable. We are reminded that believers support one another, especially people suffering in Palestine, Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and elsewhere. The speaker asks us to pray, help those in need, volunteer locally, and keep our faith and good conduct strong.
- What is one small way our family can help someone who is struggling this week?
- How can we stay hopeful and keep trying when something important takes a long time?
- What does supporting believers and neighbors look like at school or home?
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