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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.

Rely on Allah while taking lawful means

Al Manara · Jamal

“It's a statement that I show I need Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 19:42

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In one sentence

Repeatedly saying and sincerely living “la hawla wa la quwata illa billah” teaches believers to recognize their weakness, rely on Allah, and seek His help while still taking lawful means.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Establishes dependence on Allah as a sign of iman and tawhid.
  2. Introduces la hawla wa la quwata illa billah as a treasured invocation seeking Allah’s help.
  3. Explains occasions for reciting it, including leaving home, hearing the adhan, after salah, and waking at night.
  4. Uses examples from Yusuf, Nuh’s son, Badr, Hunayn, and the two gardens to contrast tawakkul with reliance on means or numbers.
  5. Concludes by urging repeated dhikr and dependence on Allah in worldly and spiritual matters.
Try this week
Repeat la hawla wa la quwata illa billah throughout the day.
Say it when responding to hayya al-salah and hayya al-falah in the adhan.
Include it in the du'a when leaving home.
Recite it in the prescribed dhikr after salah.
Say it when waking at night or feeling weak and lazy about praying Fajr.
Take practical means while keeping the heart reliant on Allah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1
Surah 18Used to teach gratitude and avoiding pride in worldly blessings.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“This statement is to ask Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala to help me in every aspect, to show and admit what the ayat is saying, that I'm da'if, I am weak, I need your help.”
Al Manara · Ballwin, MO
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“it's a statement of belief. It's a statement that I show I need Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. In every aspect of my life, it is sign of iman.”
Al Manara · Ballwin, MO
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“The means, I know this person. He is in charge of this company. He will give me the job. But where is the tawakkul on Allah?”
Al Manara · Ballwin, MO
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that we need Allah’s help in every part of life. The phrase la hawla wa la quwata illa billah means that we have no power or ability except through Allah. We should repeat it often, especially during daily moments such as leaving home, hearing the adhan, and feeling weak. We should still take responsible practical steps, but our hearts should rely on Allah rather than on people, wealth, numbers, or other means. Remembering Allah helps us remain humble, grateful, and obedient.

  1. When do you feel that you most need Allah’s help?
  2. What is one practical step you can take while still relying on Allah?
  3. How can we stay grateful when Allah gives us success, money, or other blessings?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al Manara Masjid (Al Manara Academy & Mosque)929 Big Bend Road, Ballwin, MO 63021Jumu'ah 1:10 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Al Manara28 khutbahs
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