7:02 Alhamdulillah. We have…8:32 These seasonal.…11:58 At the moments of…14:40 There is khair. In the…
The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 21, 2025.

Rain should awaken gratitude and prayer

At-Thohir · Ahmad Honest Qashidi

“These are the moments for you to make du'a.”

The khateeb, at 11:58

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that rain and every season of change should awaken gratitude, inward reflection, dua, and a commitment to be a beneficial Muslim community because Allah controls all change, honor, and authority.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with taqwa, submission, salawat, and prayers for oppressed communities.
  2. Uses Southern California rain and changing seasons as metaphors for spiritual rest, reflection, growth, and renewal.
  3. Connects rain to accepted dua and the prophetic parable of the ummah as rain.
  4. Emphasizes finding goodness in every community member and helping during crises.
  5. Reflects on Islamophobia and the changing nature of political authority and honor.
  6. Closes with gratitude for blessings and a Fajr prayer-time announcement.
Try this week
Make dua during rain, treating it as an especially meaningful time.
Continue making dua for oppressed people in Sudan, Palestine, and local neighborhoods.
Reflect inward during seasons of rest, stillness, and change.
Notice the goodness in people beside you and offer help during crises.
Express gratitude for shelter, health, children, and the ability to pray.
Attend Fajr prayer at the announced 5:30 AM iqamah and arrive early.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Alhamdulillah. We have a roof. Over our head. It's a moment for. Shukr. It's a moment for. Thankfulness.”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 7:02
“These seasonal. Moments. They. Give us. An internal. Reflection. That Allah. Subhanahu wa ta'ala. Has placed. In this creation.”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 8:32
“At the moments of rain. Is when you get your du'as answered. Du'a mustajab. Right. Du'a mustajab. These are the moments. For you to make du'a.”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 11:58
“There is khair. In the person right to you. There is khair. In the person left of you. And perhaps. We don't even see it.”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 14:40
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb used rain and changing seasons to help us reflect on our own lives. We have times for rest, growth, stillness, and renewal, and we can use those changes to turn inward and think about who we are becoming. He reminded us to thank Allah for blessings such as health and shelter while remembering people facing hardship and making dua for them. He encouraged us to be people whose presence brings help and relief to others. He also reminded us that there is goodness in the people around us, even when we have not yet noticed it.

  1. What is one blessing you noticed today that you sometimes forget to thank Allah for?
  2. How could you bring someone a little relief this week?
  3. What goodness have you noticed in someone whose background is different from yours?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid At-Thohir Los Angeles1200 S Kenmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:00 PM · Prayer 1:30 PMKhateebAhmad Honest QashidiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at At-Thohir57 khutbahs
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