“O you who believe seek help in patience and prayer. Surely God is with those who are patient.”
Gaza & Sirah ((( audio )))
Jan. 2, 2009 – understanding Gaza through Sirah of the Prophet
May God lighten the burden of people of Gaza. I gave khutba this past Friday about the plight of our brothers and sisters. I am an optimist due to my hope in God. The khutba is about patience and lessons from Quran and sunnah.
The best way to see the plight of the Muslims in last 1400 years is to see the Sirah of the Prophet. First thirteen years of his message demanded patience and sacrifice. Then came Badr – victory in Medina. I believe first 1000 years of the Muslim history was Badr. Islam flourished and people wanted to take lead in their service to Islam. However, last 400 years has been a reversal like Uhud due to Muslims disobedience just like the archers disobeyed the Prophet on Mount Rumah. There are many lessons for Muslims.
Patience is the key to success. They say: “You want to sit down and do nothing”. They have the wrong understanding of patience. Patience is that one adheres to what Allah and His messenger commanded and not go with the flow – even if people abuse. A patient person or nation is like a mountain (perhaps Uhud) that does not move from its position and it does not get riled up due to the obscene or sinful behavior of others.
With God lies success.