17:58 You need to slow down…39:31 The most beloved…
Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 29, 2025.

Prophet Yusuf teaches patience through every trial

Masjid Ul Haqq

“You need to slow down and pause for a second.”

The khateeb, at 17:58

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In one sentence

By following Prophet Yusuf’s example, believers, especially men, should cultivate patience, trust in Allah, integrity, forgiveness, and sacrificial service while returning to the Quran before Ramadan.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Praises Allah and urges listeners to begin engaging deeply with the Quran before Ramadan.
  2. Develops three forms of patience: obedience, refraining from sin, and enduring trials.
  3. Defines tawakkul as trusting Allah while using lawful means, with honesty and integrity.
  4. Calls for forgiveness, gratitude, sacrifice, prayer, and community service, especially in Baltimore.
  5. Closes with supplication, a request for Salat al-Gha'ib for Sister Jamila, and prayer recitation.
Try this week
Begin studying and reflecting on the Quran before Ramadan.
Slow down and reorganize your schedule to arrive on time for prayer and obligations.
Resist haram and dishonest shortcuts while using lawful means and trusting Allah.
Practice patience in obedience, avoiding sin, and enduring calamity.
Forgive others instead of seeking retribution, and use your talents in community service.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 12
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You need to slow down And pause for a second Realign and readjust The way you think”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 17:58
“The most beloved People to Allah Are those Who people benefit From them the most”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 39:31
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us to be grateful for the Quran and to begin preparing for Ramadan before it arrives. Through the story of Prophet Yusuf, it highlighted patience, honesty, resisting temptation, trusting Allah, forgiveness, and service. These qualities are not only for leaders or scholars; they belong in our homes, choices, and relationships. We were encouraged to support prayer with patience and good example, while trusting Allah and taking responsible steps. The khutbah ended with a call to use our talents and opportunities to benefit our community.

  1. What is one small Quran habit you would like to build before Ramadan?
  2. When has patience helped you handle a difficult moment?
  3. How could our family serve or help someone in our community this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

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