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Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 16, 2026.

Stay faithful when society pressures you

YIC · Abdul Hamid

“It is not a suggestion, brothers and sisters.”

The khateeb, at 8:27

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In one sentence

Muslims should remain steadfast in obedience to Allah despite social pressure, trusting His promised reward for those who endure as strangers.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Defines contemporary religious strangeness through punctual prayer, halal food, and refusing sinful gatherings.
  2. Warns that mockery and pressure to conform can pull believers away from Allah’s path.
  3. Uses the image of grasping hot coal to explain the difficulty and reward of steadfastness.
  4. Applies the message to arriving early for Jumu’ah and obeying the command to hasten to prayer.
  5. Closes by urging listeners to prioritize hearing Allah’s words over quickly returning to worldly concerns.
Try this week
Pray on time.
Eat halal food and avoid haram food.
Decline holiday parties or gatherings containing sinful activities.
Remain firm when mocked for prayer, clothing, or hijab.
Attend Jumu’ah early and hasten to Allah’s remembrance.
Prioritize listening to Allah’s words in prayer instead of rushing back to worldly affairs.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“When they tell you, brother, it's not a big deal. No one is going to see. Take the money. You're holding the hot coal.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
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“But this shows you how hard it will be to hold on to your deen. That that is how much Allah is going to reward you.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
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“It is not a suggestion, brothers and sisters. It is a command.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
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“The one who created your heart, you need to hear His words. But how many minutes do we give it? Two minutes? Three minutes?”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah explains that following Islam can sometimes feel strange when people around us pressure us to compromise. It encourages us to pray on time, eat halal, avoid sinful settings, and stay firm when others mock our practice. Remaining faithful may feel like holding a hot coal, but Allah promises great reward and Paradise to those who remain steadfast. The sermon especially reminds us to attend Jumu’ah early and listen carefully to Allah’s words. Our goal should be obedience and closeness to Allah rather than quickly returning to worldly distractions.

  1. When has doing the right thing made you feel different from others?
  2. What helps you stay strong when friends or classmates pressure you?
  3. How can we make Friday prayer more focused and meaningful?
Where it was given

The masjid

Yonkers Islamic Center100 Riverdale Ave Apartment 1A, Yonkers, NY 10701Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebAbdul HamidMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at YIC138 khutbahs
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