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Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 18, 2026.

Trust Allah when results disappoint

Assalam Mosque · Houssein Nsengiyumva
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In one sentence

The khutbah urges believers to respond to disappointment by trusting Allah’s decree, persisting in small sincere acts of worship and dua, and giving charity rather than chasing wealth or blaming witchcraft.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Gratitude and dua are presented as sources of increased blessings and protection.
  2. A personal story introduces disappointment when desired results do not last.
  3. Listeners are urged to accept Allah’s decree and avoid blaming setbacks on witchcraft.
  4. The Prophet’s example is emphasized over worldly role models.
  5. Spiritual strength is defined as maintaining small, sincere good deeds consistently.
  6. The khutbah concludes with steadfastness, regular masjid charity, prayer, and Quran recitation.
Try this week
Recite the recommended daily duas at least once, preferably morning and evening.
Continue small, sincere good deeds consistently instead of abandoning them.
When disappointed, accept Allah’s decree and say “Qadar Allahu wa ma sha’a fa’al.”
Ask Allah for steadfastness with “Allahumma inni asaluka atthabat fil amr.”
Give a small amount such as $5 or $10 to the masjid when attending.
Trust Allah instead of assuming setbacks were caused by witchcraft.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Never give up. Keep going. And the result will come. And Allah will see what you have done.”
Assalam Mosque · Ottawa, ON
Play from 11:20
“When you are in an imtihan. When you are in a test. When things are not going on your way. You have done your best. But yet you don't see the touchable results.”
Assalam Mosque · Ottawa, ON
Play from 14:17
“When he says a strong believer, it means you're doing something small, but you maintain it.”
Assalam Mosque · Ottawa, ON
Play from 19:46
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that Allah gives increase to people who are grateful. When our plans fail or good results do not last, we should remember Allah’s decree, keep making dua, and avoid assuming that someone harmed us through witchcraft. The Prophet’s example teaches us to choose small sincere deeds and keep them steady, because spiritual strength is consistency. We should ask Allah for firmness and follow the Prophet’s guidance instead of chasing wealth or worldly examples. The speaker also encouraged worshippers to give a small regular amount to support the masjid.

  1. What is one small good deed you could keep doing every week?
  2. What can you say or do when a plan does not work out?
  3. How could our family support the masjid sincerely?
Where it was given

The masjid

Ottawa Islamic Centre and Assalam Mosque100-2335 St-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1G 5G6Jumu'ah Iqamah 1:30 PM & 3:00 PMKhateebHoussein NsengiyumvaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Assalam Mosque14 khutbahs
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