The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 13, 2026.
The Hijrah teaches striving and trust
“Make your intention that I want to spread this religion.”
In one sentence
The Hijrah teaches Muslims entering a new year to renew their intentions for Allah, persist in righteous striving, and trust Allah with the results.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Explains why the Hijrah became the starting point of the Islamic calendar.
- Uses the hadith of intentions to argue that every part of life can be dedicated to Allah.
- Discusses whether physical Hijrah is required in a Western country, emphasizing intention and ability to worship.
- Calls listeners to embody Islam visibly, strive persistently, and accept that results may differ from expectations.
- Illustrates tawakkul through the Hijrah journey, the cave, and examples of Ibrahim, Yunus, Yusuf, and Musa.
- Closes with prayers for forgiveness, accepted Hajj, Paradise, and relief for suffering Muslims worldwide.
Try this week
Renew the intention that work, school, travel, parenting, and other daily activities are for Allah.
Let Islamic character show through every action, step, and conversation.
Keep striving toward Allah even when results are delayed or unseen.
Combine effort and planning with complete trust in Allah.
Keep asking Allah for forgiveness, guidance, acceptance, and help for suffering people.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Make your intention that I want to spread this religion. And oh Allah, use us and do not replace us.”
“Our ask is to strive. It is not the impact. It is not the end result. It is our striving.”
“And so in our striving, it then leads us to the third quality that we must have. And that is, have immense tawakkul in Allah.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah uses the Hijrah as a reminder that a new year is a chance to renew our intentions. We should dedicate everyday work, study, travel, and family responsibilities to Allah while following the Prophet’s example. We are called to keep striving even when results are delayed or different from what we hoped. Alongside effort, we should trust Allah’s care and ask Him to forgive us, accept our worship, and help suffering people around the world.
- What is one daily activity you could do with a better intention?
- How can we keep trying when we do not see results right away?
- What does trusting Allah look like after we have made a plan?
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