1:23 Don't despair. Because…7:07 But don't trivialize…12:51 Imagine if I and we…15:29 this is a world where…
Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 3, 2025.

Respect the process and trust Allah

ISNA Canada (ICC)

“This is a world where you have to respect the process as much as you respect the outcome.”

The khateeb, at 15:29

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that worldly power and comfort are temporary, so believers should listen with attentive hearts, invest in bonds of faith, respect patient processes, and turn confidently to Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. History teaches that tyrants and civilizations fall, so believers should neither despair nor become too comfortable.
  2. Death is inevitable, prompting reflection on how our lives, communities, and efforts will be remembered.
  3. Love for Allah’s sake creates bonds that may endure into the Hereafter, so worshippers should welcome and invest in one another.
  4. Surah Qaf teaches that reminders benefit those who listen with living, attentive hearts.
  5. Allah’s creation over six days teaches patience and respect for process rather than haste and instant gratification.
  6. Allah never sleeps or tires, giving believers confidence that every sincere dua is heard.
Try this week
Attend Jumu'ah and listen silently and attentively, bringing your whole self to the reminder.
Reflect on how the khutbah applies personally and act on what you hear.
Welcome people at the masjid by making space, introducing yourself, checking in, and investing in friendships for Allah's sake.
Be patient with meaningful work and respect the process instead of chasing instant results.
Make dua, especially in the last third of the night, trusting that Allah hears every need.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 50Used to emphasize attentive hearts, Friday reminders, mortality, and Allah’s creative power.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Don't despair. Because all tyrants must fall from their throne.”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
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“But don't trivialize the connection here. The hadith tells us that on that day the connection will still be there.”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
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“Imagine if I and we acted upon every halaqa and every khutbah we ever listened to. What kind of people would we be?”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
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“this is a world where you have to respect the process as much as you respect the outcome.”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
Play from 15:29
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that worldly power, comfort, and even our own lives are temporary. Because life will end, we should not despair when oppressive powers seem strong, and we should not become too comfortable when life is easy. The people we pray beside may become lasting companions through Allah’s mercy, so we should welcome them, remember them, and invest in friendships for Allah’s sake. A reminder only changes us when we listen with an attentive heart and act on what we hear. Allah created with wisdom and patience, and because He never sleeps or tires, we can turn to Him confidently in every dua.

  1. Who could you welcome or check on at the masjid this week?
  2. What is one good thing that takes time to build?
  3. When might you ask Allah for help, especially at night?
Where it was given

The masjid

ISNA Canada, Islamic Centre of Canada2200 South Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5J 2M4Jumu'ah Two services · 1:00 PM, 3:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ISNA Canada (ICC)124 khutbahs
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