16:58 What made you think…57:28 Musa alayhi islam…61:40 The sun will rise up…72:34 No matter what it is,…
Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 27, 2025.

Trials can become mercy and service

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“What made you think that your Lord has ever left you?”

The khateeb, at 16:58

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In one sentence

Surah ad-Duha teaches that trials are not evidence of Allah's abandonment but opportunities to recognize His blessings, endure with hope, and turn personal hardship into service for vulnerable people.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Musa's flight and aid to two women frame helping others as a response to personal hardship.
  2. Surah ad-Duha is introduced through its revelation pause and four themes: hope, reassurance, remembered blessings, and outward service.
  3. Morning and night imagery, divine reassurance, and the promise of the Hereafter encourage perseverance through difficulty.
  4. The Prophet's past blessings are recalled to teach gratitude and awareness of present privileges.
  5. The final verses become practical commands: protect orphans, help those in need, proclaim blessings, and contribute to society.
  6. The khutbah closes with Ramadan preparation and a call to prioritize punctual Jumu'ah attendance.
Try this week
Help an orphan or another vulnerable person through time, generosity, or practical support.
Reach out to someone nearby who may be experiencing anxiety, grief, or hardship.
Notice and name personal blessings as a way to cultivate gratitude.
Prepare for Ramadan through prayer, memorization, fasting, and service.
Attend Jumu'ah on time and treat it as a priority.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 28
Surah 93The surah grounds reassurance, hope, remembrance of blessings, and care for orphans and petitioners.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“What made you think that your Lord has ever left you?”
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“Musa alayhi islam helps somebody first in difficulty and then he takes a break.”
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“The sun will rise up tomorrow, and you will be okay.”
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“No matter what it is, our legacy is not cemented by the amount of money we make”
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Play from 72:34
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Surah ad-Duha teaches that a difficult season does not mean Allah has abandoned us. The khateeb used Musa's story to show that one way through hardship is to help someone else before focusing only on our own pain. He urged us to remember the blessings Allah has already given us and to trust that the Hereafter is better than this life. Gratitude should become action: care for orphans, support people who are struggling, and share the good Islam has given us. As Ramadan approaches, we can show that gratitude by worshipping more intentionally, serving others, and treating Jumu'ah as a priority.

  1. What blessing has Allah given our family that we sometimes overlook?
  2. Who around us might need help or encouragement this week?
  3. What is one Ramadan goal we can pursue together?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Cultural Center (ICCC)879 S Beverwyck Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054ArchiveAll khutbahs at ICCC75 khutbahs
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