General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 25, 2026.
Allah controls power, life, and death
“Do all the good you can to all the people you can.”
In one sentence
Because Allah alone controls power, life, and death, people should submit to Him, pursue righteousness, care for others, and remember the suffering of the innocent.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Yusuf’s suffering and rise to kingship illustrate patience and Allah’s control.
- Yusuf attributes his authority and knowledge to Allah rather than himself.
- Human leaders and ordinary people are temporary travelers dependent on Allah.
- Believers should understand submission, seek forgiveness, and aim to die among the righteous.
- Listeners are urged to do good consistently and remember victims of suffering worldwide.
- The khutbah closes with prayers for individuals, families, and the innocent.
Try this week
Study the Qur'an and the sirah of Prophet Muhammad when facing hardship.
Trust Allah, remember Him often, and support the cause of Allah.
Care for your community, neighborhood, and poor people locally and elsewhere.
Do as much good as possible, as often and in as many ways as possible.
Pray for yourself, your family, and innocent people suffering around the world.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Yusuf alayhi sallam now became the king of Egypt. What did he do? Did he take the credit? No. Instead, he gave the credit to who? Allah.”
“The presidents, the head of states, the kings, all of us, we are on a journey. We are on a journey.”
“Do all the good you can to all the people you can. At all the times you can. In all the ways you can.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Allah is the true source of power, knowledge, and protection. Yusuf faced suffering but remained connected to Allah and credited Him when he became powerful. Our own lives are also a journey, so we should seek forgiveness, live as people who submit to God, and try to remain among the righteous. We should consistently care for our neighbors, communities, and the poor. We should also remember and pray for innocent people suffering around the world.
- What is one responsibility where we can give Allah the credit instead of ourselves?
- What good deed can each of us repeat this week?
- How can our family remember and support innocent people who are suffering?
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