Allah sees suffering and honors steadfastness
“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is never blind to what is happening to these people's hearts and what their actions are doing.”
Allah's oaths in Surah al-Buruj emphasize divine judgment and witness, reassuring Muslims to remain steadfast amid oppression.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces divine oaths as signs that the following message is especially important.
- Explains the heavens, promised day, witness, and witnessed in Surah al-Buruj.
- Retells the story of the boy, monk, king, and People of the Trench.
- Applies the lesson to Gaza, emphasizing that Allah sees suffering and never forgets.
- Closes with prayers for the oppressed, stronger faith, justice, and steadfastness.
In the khateeb's words
“when Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala swears by something in the Quran that means that what is to come after that qasam”
“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is never blind to what is happening to these people's hearts and what their actions are doing”
“may Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala allow us to recognize His hikmah in all that He does and may Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala strengthen our faith”
For the dinner table
The khutbah taught that when Allah swears by something in the Quran, the message that follows is especially important. In Surah al-Buruj, the heavens, the promised Day of Judgment, and the witnesses point us toward accountability. The story of the People of the Trench shows believers holding onto faith even when a powerful king persecuted them. Allah sees every act of oppression and does not forget, so Muslims should not become hopeless or numb when people suffer, including in Gaza. We should ask Allah for wisdom, stronger faith, and steadfastness on the straight path.
- What does it mean to keep faith when something is difficult?
- How can we avoid becoming numb when other people are suffering?
- What helps you remember that Allah sees what happens?
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