Suffering should turn us back to Allah
The khutbah argues that personal and global suffering should turn believers back to Allah, deepen gratitude and faith, and inspire care for vulnerable people and wise action.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Opens with tawhid, praise of Allah, and warnings against religious innovation.
- Explains that Allah tests communities with prosperity and hardship so they return to Him.
- Connects global suffering to a community member’s effort to help a vulnerable woman from Chad.
- Uses hadith about intensifying tribulations and future justice to encourage patience, dua, and hope.
- Urges believers to build closeness to Allah through repentance, Quran, gratitude, and consistent worship during peaceful times.
- Prays for people suffering in Gaza, Palestine, Myanmar, Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, and elsewhere.
- Adds practical safety guidance about knowing one’s rights, unwanted visitors, and encounters with authorities.
In the khateeb's words
“Мы не должны бросать руки и сказать: "О, мы отдаем, извините, что мы теперь будем делать?" Мы делаем дуа”
“Так что, когда ситуации и трудности начинают интенсивироваться, мы возвращаемся к отношению, которую мы уже создали.”
“Вы должны знать свои права. Пожалуйста, не открывайте дверь. Кто-нибудь будет кидать в дверь? Не открывайте!”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that both comfortable days and difficult days can call us back to Allah. He asked us to notice blessings such as warm clothes and shelter while remembering people facing hunger, cold, and displacement. He shared the sad story of a woman the community helped before she died, reminding us how much food, shelter, and personal care can matter. He encouraged us to build our relationship with Allah during peaceful times through remembrance, seeking forgiveness, and reading the Quran. His message was to keep turning to Allah with hope and gratitude while helping people find comfort in our community.
- What is one comfort you enjoyed today, and how could you show gratitude for it?
- How could we help someone who feels alone feel welcome and cared for?
- What small habit could help our family remember Allah each day?
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