3:10 The problem that we…4:04 So based on the means…6:09 We do it because it's…11:34 You are accountable…
General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Trust Allah while taking the right means

DarusSalam

“Based on the means that are available to you and the information available to you, act accordingly.”

The khateeb, at 4:04

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In one sentence

Faith requires recognizing both the observable and unseen dimensions of Allah’s creation, taking responsible worldly means, and obeying divine commands within one’s capacity.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Explains how observable weather and illness coexist with an unseen angelic and divine system.
  2. Argues that Allah’s commands must be followed even when their wisdom or benefits are not fully understood.
  3. Defines tawakkul as reliance on Allah combined with effort, precautions, worship, and accountability within one’s control.
  4. Uses wealth accountability, the Battle of Badr, and early Madinah to illustrate planning and responsibility.
  5. Applies the principle to mosque connection, civic rights, worship, future planning, and prayer for Muslims.
Try this week
Take appropriate health precautions and act on reliable information when illness is possible.
Perform the five daily prayers and fast Ramadan because they are commands of Allah.
Maintain salah, siyam, zakat, dua, and tilawa rather than relying on faith without action.
Stay connected to the masjid and participate in its community.
Use permissible means to plan for the future, including exercising available civic rights.
Make dua for Muslims while taking responsible action within your capacity.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The problem that we think is that these two negate each other, but they don't. They're working parallel.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 3:10
“So based on the means that are available to you and the information available to you, act accordingly.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 4:04
“We do it because it's a command of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 6:09
“You are accountable for that which is within your control. If something is not in a person's control, is beyond one's control, you're not accountable for that.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 11:34
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah taught that the world we can observe and the unseen world Allah has told us about work together. Faith does not mean ignoring evidence, precautions, work, or planning; we should use the means available to us while trusting Allah with what is beyond our control. We pray, fast, and obey Allah because He commanded these acts, not only because we can see a benefit. We should stay connected to the masjid, care for our community, use permissible rights responsibly, and make dua while doing our part.

  1. What is one thing you can do this week instead of simply waiting for Allah to solve it?
  2. How can our family balance making dua with making a practical plan?
  3. What responsibility is within your control today?
Where it was given

The masjid

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