73:30 Oh Habib, we are with…74:28 Habib al-Mazahir…75:37 I can't take it…76:50 Oh Habib, it is so…
Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 10, 2026.

Stay loyal to the righteous under pressure

Al Ahad

“Oh Habib, we are with you, our arms are with you, our horses are with you.”

The khateeb, at 73:30

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In one sentence

Through Quranic warning, penitential prayer, and Karbala remembrance, believers should repent, devote themselves to God, and remain loyal to the righteous amid suffering.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Recites Surah Ya-Sin, warning the heedless and affirming resurrection, divine signs, and accountability.
  2. Leads an extended penitential prayer seeking forgiveness, mercy, protection from Hell, and steadfast service.
  3. Laments Ali Akbar’s martyrdom and Imam Husayn’s grief at Karbala.
  4. Narrates Habib ibn Madahir’s loyalty, the desertion of his supporters, and his courageous martyrdom.
  5. Closes with mourning invocations and repeated lamentation.
Try this week
Ask God sincerely for forgiveness and mercy while acknowledging personal sins.
Fill one’s days and nights with remembrance of God and consistent service.
Stand by the righteous with loyalty and courage rather than abandoning them under pressure.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 36Used to warn against heedlessness and affirm resurrection, divine power, gratitude, and accountability.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Oh Habib, we are with you, our arms are with you, our horses are with you.”
Al Ahad · Allentown, PA
Play from 73:30
“Habib al-Mazahir returns alone. Having fought a battle, returns alone to Imam al-Hussein.”
Al Ahad · Allentown, PA
Play from 74:28
“I can't take it anymore. It's not possible that I stay alive.”
Al Ahad · Allentown, PA
Play from 75:37
“Oh Habib, it is so difficult for me today that I see your face drenched in blood and sand, but I have no water to wash you with today.”
Al Ahad · Allentown, PA
Play from 76:50
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The gathering began with Surah Ya-Sin, reminding us of God’s power, resurrection, and our accountability. A long prayer asked God for forgiveness, mercy, and the strength to spend our lives in His remembrance and service. The stories of Ali Akbar and Habib ibn Madahir showed the deep grief of Karbala and the importance of courage and loyalty. Habib’s example especially challenges us not to abandon the righteous when hardship arrives. We can honor these lessons by repenting, remembering God, and standing faithfully with people who need support.

  1. What does keeping a promise look like when life becomes difficult?
  2. Which part of Habib’s story best shows courage to you?
  3. How can we turn remembrance into one act of service this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Ahad Islamic Center1500 Ridgeview Drive, Allentown, PA 18104Jumu'ah 1:00 PM · temporarily at Asbury Church Worship Center, 1533 Springhouse RoadArchiveAll khutbahs at Al Ahad10 khutbahs
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