18:53 Our Iman is the most…20:08 There is no excuse for…20:59 Because right now we…22:43 They will shame you in…
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How Surah al-Kahf protects your faith

EPIC · Uzair Mohsin

“We need to protect our Iman.”

The khateeb, at 18:53

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In one sentence

The four stories of Surah al-Kahf teach believers to resist Dajjal's fitna by protecting iman through prayer, humility, sound knowledge, and steadfast Muslim practice, then passing that protection to their children.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Frames Surah al-Kahf's four narratives as guidance against Dajjal's fitna.
  2. Uses the People of the Cave to emphasize protecting iman above everything else.
  3. Uses the wealthy person's story to warn against self-reliance and neglect of worship, especially prayer.
  4. Uses Musa and Khidr to stress humility, continuous learning, and resisting misinformation.
  5. Closes with prayers for protection from Dajjal, steadfast faith, children, and suffering Muslims.
Try this week
Perform salah punctually and do not skip it.
Increase religious knowledge and learn how to protect yourself from Dajjal's fitna.
Avoid drawing conclusions from fragmented information; seek context and a sound basis.
Teach children the same religious knowledge.
Remain committed to Muslim identity and practice despite social pressure.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Its four narratives are presented as lessons for resisting Dajjal's fitna.
Surah 18Used to argue that protecting iman should come before everything else.
Surah 18Used to emphasize humility and continued religious learning.
Surah 18
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Our Iman is the most important whatever happens We need to protect our Iman”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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“There is no excuse for missing prayer Salah needs to be performed And if we are not able to protect our salah How is our Iman going to be protected”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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“Because right now we are living in the era of information Where people have bits and pieces And this fact here, that fact over there”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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“They will shame you in accepting Islam They will shame you for being a Muslim Looking like a Muslim Talking like a Muslim”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah explained that the four stories of Surah al-Kahf teach us how to face the trials connected with Dajjal. We should protect our iman, keep our prayers, and remember that every blessing comes from Allah rather than from ourselves alone. We should keep learning, check misinformation carefully, and avoid making quick judgments. Like Dhul Qarnayn, we should stay humble and resist pressures that make us ashamed of practicing Islam. We can help our children by teaching them this knowledge and asking Allah to keep our families firm in faith.

  1. What is one way we can protect our iman this week?
  2. How can we help each other pray on time?
  3. When we hear a surprising claim online, what should we do before believing it?
Where it was given

The masjid

East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMKhateebUzair MohsinMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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