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

Trials are not proof of punishment

Masjid Sadar · Nazimool Saheb

“If Allah brings something your way, it's out of goodness for you.”

The khateeb, at 11:09

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In one sentence

Trials are a normal part of believers' lives, not automatic punishment; Muslims should meet them with patient trust in Allah, gratitude for His mercy, and immediate good action.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Frames trials as part of a believer's life, not proof of punishment, using Quranic and hadith-based teachings.
  2. Urges listeners not to seek trials but to ask Allah for patience and perseverance when tested.
  3. Uses Prophet Ayyub and a grieving woman to illustrate steadfastness during severe hardship.
  4. Rejects equating worldly loss with Allah's hatred or success with divine love.
  5. Concludes by highlighting Allah's mercy and urging listeners to make good changes before death arrives.
Try this week
Do not ask Allah to test you; ask for perseverance and patience if a test comes.
Remain patient and entrust hardship to Allah when a trial reaches its peak.
Do not interpret loss as Allah's hatred or success as proof of special love.
Begin praying and making needed changes now rather than waiting for a final illness or deathbed realization.
Seek refuge in Allah from sudden death.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to reassure believers that Allah does not give them what they cannot bear.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We do not ask Allah to test us. It's wrong. It's un-Islamic to do so.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
Play from 5:19
“Allah would not give you something that you cannot bear.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
Play from 9:37
“Wondrous is the case of a believer. there is good for him in every matter.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
Play from 10:57
“So if Allah brings something your way, It's out of goodness for you. We cannot see the bigger picture.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
Play from 11:09
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that everyone faces challenges, and hardship does not mean Allah hates us. The khateeb pointed to the prophets, who faced great tests, and explained that trials can bring believers closer to Allah. He encouraged us to ask Allah for perseverance and guidance when difficulties come, and to practice patience even when things feel hardest. He also reminded us of Allah’s mercy and the many blessings we can thank Him for. Finally, he encouraged us to begin doing good now instead of waiting for a reminder that our time is short.

  1. When something goes wrong, what could help you pause and respond patiently?
  2. What blessing are you thankful to Allah for today?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Sadar & Community Center216 Ernston Rd, Parlin, NJ 08859Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 1:45 PMKhateebNazimool SahebMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Sadar69 khutbahs
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