The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 6, 2026.
Faith is measured by what we sacrifice
“What's that thing that we're willing to sacrifice everything for?”
In one sentence
True faith is measured by what we are willing to sacrifice for the sake of Allah, as the hijrah, the companions at Uhud and Hamra' al-Asad showed, and each of us must honestly ask what we would give up when His command comes.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- The hijrah itself as the embodiment of sacrifice for Allah's sake
- The defection of Abdullah ibn Ubayy and 300 men before the battle
- The wounded companions marching eight miles to Hamra' al-Asad, leaning on each other
- Surah Al-Imran: the threat only increased their faith, 'hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel'
- Everyone sacrifices for something, careers, sports, comfort, but for what?
- Sacrifice today: Gaza, our own struggles with prayer and sadaqah, Dhul-Hijjah season
- Jumu'ah etiquette: arrive early, no phones, idleness nullifies the Jumu'ah
Try this week
Ask yourself honestly: what am I sacrificing for, and what am I willing to give up for Allah?
Come to Jumu'ah early so the angels record your name
Put away your phone during the khutbah, no texts, emails, or calls
Do not even tell someone to be quiet during the khutbah, as it costs your reward
Prepare for the season of sacrifice in Dhul-Hijjah (10-11 days away)
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:172-173'Innan nasa qad jama'u lakum fakhshawhum... fazadathum imana wa qalu hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel', the threat from the people only increased the believers' faith, describing the companions at Hamra' al-Asad
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“But then we look at ourselves and our connection with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. And again, the question should be asked, what am I sacrificing for? And what am I willing to sacrifice?”
“You and I are Muslim today because of sacrifices that they were willing to put through.”
“They were willing to limp, walk side by side, limping and leaning on each other to go and fulfill the command of the Prophet”
“We all sacrifice. What's that thing that we're willing to sacrifice everything for?”
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