44:22 every single time…50:30 don't you think then…53:29 if we pass through…54:34 just as Allah provides…
The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 3, 2025.

Autumn reveals Allah’s knowledge and care

DarusSalam · Yousuf Ghouse

“Just as Allah provides for these fungi just as Allah provides for these trees Allah can definitely provide for us as well.”

The khateeb, at 54:34

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In one sentence

The changing signs of autumn should remind believers of Allah’s unlimited knowledge, cultivate taqwa, renew hope, prompt preparation for death, and strengthen trust in His provision.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Recitation of Surah al-Kahf, including narratives of faith, worldly wealth, Musa and al-Khidr, Dhul-Qarnayn, resurrection, and accountability.
  2. Falling leaves and Luqman’s advice show how recognizing Allah’s knowledge should precede practical commands.
  3. Seasonal death and spring renewal offer hope for spiritually tired hearts and unrealized personal potential.
  4. Autumn points toward mortality, life change, and confidence in Allah’s provision for every creature.
  5. Announcements and prayers address community programs, the sick, and Muslims suffering in Gaza, Sudan, East Turkestan, and elsewhere.
Try this week
Reflect on falling leaves as reminders of Allah’s unlimited knowledge.
Cultivate taqwa by remembering that Allah knows even hidden and tiny things.
Use seasonal renewal as hope during spiritual slumps and identify obstacles blocking personal growth.
Let autumn prompt preparation for death and meaningful changes in daily life.
Trust Allah’s provision during financial difficulty and turn to Him for help.
Make earnest dua for the sick and oppressed, especially in the late hours of the night and after obligatory prayers.
Register children for the announced youth program and note the changed Jumu’ah times.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Recited at length, presenting stories and warnings about faith, worldly wealth, resurrection, and accountability.
Surah 57The hardening of hearts and Allah bringing the earth to life are used to offer hope for spiritual renewal.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“every single time there's a leaf that falls and we see that then that's a reminder to us of the unlimited knowledge of Allah Ta'ala”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
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“don't you think then that Allah Ta'ala can bring our hearts to life as well”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
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“if we pass through every single autumn and we're living the same life we're not changing ourselves at all then we're not taking lesson from the world around us”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 53:29
“just as Allah provides for these fungi just as Allah provides for these trees Allah can definitely provide for us as well”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 54:34
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah began with the recitation of Surah al-Kahf and then asked us to learn from the autumn season around us. Every falling leaf can remind us that Allah knows everything, which should grow our taqwa and make worship easier. The apparent death of winter and return of spring can give hope that Allah can revive a tired heart and help hidden potential emerge. Autumn should make us remember our own mortality, change our lives, and trust Allah to provide for every creature. We were also encouraged to make sincere dua for people who are ill and for Muslims suffering around the world.

  1. What is one thing in nature that reminds you of Allah?
  2. What change would you like to make before the next season?
  3. Who should we remember in our dua tonight?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid DarusSalam21W525 North Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148KhateebYousuf GhouseMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at DarusSalam150 khutbahs
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