31:45 La fadla li 'arabiyn…36:26 ond mae'n rhaid i ni…36:43 Ond y peth cyntaf…
Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Make Allah your first source of support

DarusSalam · Hassan Shaikh
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In one sentence

The Qur'anic stories and Hajj teach believers to make Allah their first reliance, reject false supports, and live with humble obedience and taqwa.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Recitation from Surah al-Kahf presents stories of faith, testing, worldly temptation, and Allah’s power.
  2. Hajj is described as surrender to Allah and a ritual that equalizes people across status, ethnicity, and race.
  3. Listeners are urged to examine their own sources of reliance and ask whether Allah is pleased with them.
  4. The closing khutbah emphasizes taqwa, following the Sunnah, ihsan, and not being consumed by worldly life.
  5. Announcements cover donations, summer programs, a Hajj seminar, funeral prayer logistics, and attentiveness during Jumu'ah.
Try this week
Turn to Allah first when difficulties arise and examine whether your actions please Him.
Follow the Sunnah and practice ihsan toward others.
Resist excessive attachment to worldly status and wealth, trusting Allah’s provision.
Fulfill Hajj when able and approach it with humility and surrender.
Put phones away and remain attentive during Jumu'ah prayer.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Its stories and closing message were used to emphasize faith, perseverance, and sincere worship.
Quran 22:27-29The call to Hajj and its rites were used to explain answering Allah’s summons.
Quran 3:26Allah’s control over authority, honor, and worldly power was highlighted.
Quran 6:74
Quran 19:44
Quran 21:68-70Allah’s protection of Ibrahim from the fire illustrated trust and divine support.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“La fadla li 'arabiyn 'ala 'ajamiyn" "Ni ddim aroswch yw'r 'arab' yn mynd i'w ddod ar un 'non-arab'.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 31:45
“ond mae'n rhaid i ni edrych i mewn i'n hunain, beth yw ein system cefnogi?”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 36:26
“Ond y peth cyntaf cyntaf sydd angen i ni ei ofyn yw'r Allah - a yw fy Alla yn hapus gyda fi?”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 36:43
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that Hajj is about answering Allah’s call and submitting to Him, even when it is difficult. The khateeb described pilgrims standing before Allah without the distinctions of status or background that often divide people. He shared Ibrahim’s example of standing up for the truth and speaking gently to his father. He also invited us to look inside ourselves and consider where we turn first when problems arise. As a family, we can carry these lessons into our week by treating people equally, speaking with courage and kindness, and remembering Allah as we take practical steps through difficulties.

  1. How could you speak kindly when you need to stand up for what is right?
  2. When something goes wrong, what helps you remember Allah and decide what to do next?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid DarusSalam21W525 North Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148ArchiveAll khutbahs at DarusSalam150 khutbahs
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