Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 18, 2026.
Become a calm example in anxious times
“I am going to be that source of reason in the room.”
In one sentence
In an age of anxiety and confusion, believers should deepen their relationship with Allah, practice Islam consistently, and lead others through calm, purposeful example.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Modern abundance coexists with anxiety, anger, hatred, and spiritual disconnection.
- Islam provides inner guidance, light, and steadiness amid confusion.
- A physician’s steadfast prayer under imprisonment illustrates faith during extreme suffering.
- The khutbah challenges lateness to Jumu'ah and urges regular study of prophetic warnings.
- Listeners are urged to use dhikr, prepare for trials, and become sources of reason and calm.
- The sermon closes with an invitation to a free three-day retreat on the signs of the Hour.
Try this week
Attend Jumu'ah on time and protect the weekly commitment to the mosque.
Lead by example at home instead of waiting for children to become observant first.
Set aside regular monthly time to study the signs of the Hour, major sins, and natural events.
Maintain prayer, Quran engagement, and dhikr during anxiety and difficulty.
Become a calm, reasonable presence for family, coworkers, and community members.
Attend or livestream the announced three-day retreat on the signs of the Hour.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sunan Ibn MajahUsed to discuss severe future hunger and drought before the Dajjal and the sustaining power of dhikr.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“I've taken the first step decades ago and I'm waiting for my next step.”
“I'm going to come to the program regardless if my kids come or not.”
“I am going to be that source of reason in the room. I'm going to be the voice of calmness in the room.”
Where it was given
The masjids
Islamic Center of Naperville, Masjid Al-Hilal (Ogden)2844 W. Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 60540Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah 1:10 PM · 2nd Khutbah 2:20 PMIslamic Center of Naperville, Masjid An-Noor (248th)3540 248th Ave, Naperville, IL 60564Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah 1:10 PM · 2nd Khutbah 2:20 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICN Ogden13 khutbahs
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