Trust Allah and strengthen the community
“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is in control, my dear brothers and sisters.”
In a time of turmoil and distraction, believers should trust Allah's control, seek His pleasure through mercy, fulfill their responsibilities excellently, remain connected to the community, and empower youth and women.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Frames Ramadan as a time for fasting, Quran, repentance, and intercession.
- Advises believers to trust Allah's control despite injustice and delayed judgment.
- Urges focus amid digital distraction on Allah's pleasure through the Prophet's merciful example.
- Teaches believers to excel in the specific responsibilities Allah has entrusted to them.
- Calls Muslims to remain connected to the jama'ah and masajid for resilience against isolation and misguidance.
- Charges youth to carry the community's torch and affirms women's central role in future generations.
In the khateeb's words
“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is in control, my dear brothers and sisters.”
“I am in this world to gain the pleasure of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“When Allah entrusts you as a parent, your role is to be a good parent.”
“For us, you are not only the future of Islam, but you are its present.”
For the dinner table
Sheikh Ibrahim Negm reminded us that Allah is in control even when the world feels wounded and confusing. In Ramadan, we should protect our time from digital distraction, seek Allah's pleasure, and follow the Prophet's example of mercy. We should do the responsibilities Allah has given us with excellence rather than trying to control the whole world. Staying close to the masjid and community gives us resilience, while youth and women have an essential role in carrying Islam forward. He closed by asking people to support the masjid, seek forgiveness, and pray for mercy, healing, and the ummah.
- What is one phone habit you could change this Ramadan to focus on what matters?
- What responsibility at home or school can you do with more excellence this week?
- How can our family help the masjid and make other people feel welcome?
The masjid
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