11:23 But as Muslims we do…18:24 And it will make you a…24:14 We must not suffer…27:34 From what we learned…
Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 3, 2025.

Hope in Allah through hardship

OPPC · Kifah Mustapha

“As Muslims we do believe that Allah promised His deen will prevail.”

The khateeb, at 11:23

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In one sentence

Believers should remain hopeful in Allah’s promises through communal and personal adversity, treating suffering as a path to steadfastness, spiritual growth, and eventual relief while speaking and acting for good.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces optimism through the Prophet’s certainty during the Battle of al-Khandaq.
  2. Explains that prophetic promises and Allah’s decree justify hope despite apparent defeat.
  3. Applies this optimism to Gaza, emphasizing steadfastness, sacrifice, and the exposure of oppression.
  4. Extends the message to personal hardship through Yusuf, Uhud, and Umm Sa'ib.
  5. Calls listeners to think well of Allah, speak good words, and avoid spreading despair.
  6. Concludes with opportunities to support hearing-aid assistance and donate blood.
Try this week
Speak good words or remain silent.
Avoid spreading despair and instead offer words or actions that relieve others.
Interpret personal hardship as an opportunity for repentance, spiritual growth, and reward.
Support Deaf Defy’s hearing-aid mission with $320 or any amount.
Donate blood at the mosque on Sunday from 12:00 to 16:00.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 62The Friday call to prayer and leaving trade are used to emphasize remembrance of Allah.
Surah 61Allah completing His light and making the religion of truth prevail supports confidence that falsehood will not ultimately win.
Surah 3The Uhud passages reframe defeat, grief, and alternating fortunes as tests of faith.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But as Muslims we do believe that Allah promised His deen will prevail.”
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“And it will make you a better person to pave the road for something good to come to the generations after you.”
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“We must not suffer from people as much as we can. Let us make ourselves good.”
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“From what we learned from the Quran and the sunnah, the truth will always prevail. falsehood will always fall down.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Sheikh Kifah reminded us that we can hold on to hope in Allah even when life is painful. He described how the Prophet offered hope during the hardships of digging the khandaq, and he spoke of the steadfastness of people in Gaza. He encouraged us to see beyond immediate setbacks, remembering that trials can bring forgiveness and reward from Allah. Our lives are also an opportunity to prepare goodness for the generations who come after us. He urged us to speak good words and turn hope into help, closing with an appeal to support hearing aids for children.

  1. What could you say to encourage a friend who is having a hard day?
  2. What good would you like younger children to learn from our family?
Where it was given

The masjid

The Prayer Center of Orland Park16530 104th Ave, Orland Park, IL 60467Jumu'ah 12:30 PM & 2:10 PMKhateebKifah MustaphaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at OPPC46 khutbahs
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