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Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Trust Allah through every hardship

ISNA Canada (ICC) · Navaid Aziz

“You're either getting what you want when you want it, or it is delayed till a time that it is better for you.”

The khateeb, at 12:07

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In one sentence

A deep, trusting relationship with Allah transforms hardship into optimism and inspires believers to treat others with patience, kindness, and care.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The Prophet's severe hardships contrasted with his continual optimism.
  2. Allah's generosity means sincere supplication is never truly wasted.
  3. Delayed or unanswered prayers may protect believers or bring greater reward.
  4. Believers should reject the idea that their best days are behind them.
  5. Optimism should shape everyday conduct within the Muslim community.
Try this week
Continue making dua with certainty and patience.
Keep Allah's promises and future hope at the forefront of your mind throughout the day.
Apologize when you bump into someone and avoid stepping on people's feet.
Avoid unnecessary honking and remain calm when leaving Jumu'ah.
Greet people, shake hands, smile, hold doors open, and give others the right of way.
Sources the khateeb cited
Jami` at-TirmidhiAllah is bashful and generous toward servants who raise their hands in supplication.
Surah 93What is to come is better than what came before, supporting hope for the future.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“That it was his deep understanding and his deep connection with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala that allowed him and encouraged him to do that.”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
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“You're either getting what you want when you want it, or it is delayed till a time that it is better for you”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
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“Smile in people's faces. Hold the door open for people as you're leaving.”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that the Prophet remained optimistic despite enormous hardship because of his deep connection with Allah. When we make dua, Allah may answer immediately, delay the answer for our good, or protect us from something harmful while rewarding our patience. Our best days are not necessarily behind us, because Allah promises a better future and the lasting joy of Jannah. We should share that hope with others by being calm, considerate, welcoming, and careful not to harm people.

  1. What is one difficult thing you can trust Allah with?
  2. What could you do this week to make someone in our community feel welcome?
  3. How can we stay hopeful when life feels hard?
Where it was given

The masjid

ISNA Canada, Islamic Centre of Canada2200 South Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5J 2M4Jumu'ah Two services · 1:00 PM, 3:00 PMKhateebNavaid AzizMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ISNA Canada (ICC)124 khutbahs
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