Sheikh Uthman Hadi - Trusting Allah's Plan Amidst the Uncertainties of This Dunya | Friday Khutbah

Episode Date: April 10, 2026

Today, I want to discuss a topic that resonates deeply with each of us: the concept of trusting Allah's plan amidst the uncertainties of this worldly life, or as I like to call it, the "Master's Plan vs. the Master Plan."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sheikh-uthman-hadi--6689369/support.https://sheikhuthmanhadi.beam.lyhttps://open.spotify.com/user/315hadqmwxllibu6ubi5us2cbn2y?si=572b4d8898284e9ehttps://open.spotify.com/show/3MQHfrpjj3XXcqoPbN5Dl8?si=v6YQ42kpSx-VONBFhT3CzA

In the name Allah, Allah, God, Allah, and Salah, and the Rassolah, and on His and Aalah,

and alhah, we, we'rehannh, and we'lle'hue and we'll believe of our and we allude by our of our

and from s'rullo of our m'haw and who yehulah, and who you'dl'hiela and who, and I shudhhulah Allah,

Allah, Allah, one, and I shudu an Muhammad and abduh and the Salamu alaikum and your brothers and sisters. I pray that everyone is doing well and I ask Allah supan our whole to God have to be yours for our sins and our shortcomings

and we're going to see special mercy not only in this life, we mean in the next. My brothers and sisters, it has been a very busy week for us, okay? We've been preparing, a hamilton al-a for the O'Hijja

and for the time of coming. So, you know, inshallah, you'll see that the talks may frequent here, here and there, but we haven't done as many talks this week, al-h-h-h-a-h-h-a-h-h-h-a-h-h-h-h-h-a-h-h-h-a-h-h-a-h-h-a-h when we start this talk, and that is trusting Allah-Saphanah-hah-h-h-h-a-tah-h-tah-tah-tah-h-tah-hccccertainstst the amidstststernties of this uncertainties of this dunya. So, this is something that's

in our lives and especially in our personal lives, our careers, our relationships. And Allah, Supanahua-Tal reminds us of his supreme wisdom and his knowledge when it comes to the plan overall. And Allah-Supon-Hu-Talah says, and so to the Bacararar, he says, Allah does not burden a soul beyond that of which it can handle or that which it can bear. So, Allah-Supon-au-Talra reassures us that whatever challenges we are facing, they are within our capacity to handle. He's not going to put too much on us. And this also brings over to the point in which Allah suhpanihu ta'a made in Surah al-imran, which he said that he is the best of planners, in which he said, and they planned, but Allah planned and Allah, supranahua-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a is the best

of planners. So in this ayah, Allah, Allah, subhapalahua-a-a-a-a-a-a-a- plan, that prevails all. And when it comes to this dunya, we know that it's filled with uncertainties, and especially in the time of age, right? It may be experienced It may be disappointment and it may be or unforeseen challenges that we may face, which is why the Prophet of Allah, Hewazem taught us that these trials are a part of the life of a moutman. We spoke about this last week in our Juma chippa about the test of a believer. And if you want to actually be a believer, you're going to be tested, right? You're not going to believe without being tested.

You're going to be a believer in a true movement. Then you're going to be tested by Allah because Allah says that he loves those or Allah, Allah, He says that he test those whom he loves. So as well as when it comes to this, the Prophet of Allah Himself Sáldah Hew Saddam said that the most severely tested people are the prophets and then those who are most like them and then those who are most like them.

So it's a line here. It's the prophets and then those who are like them and those who are like them. And the line continues to go on. So, my dear brothers and sisters, when it comes to these trials that we face, it's not a sign of Allah suprana or who is this pleasure with us,

but rather it is a means of elevating our status in the eyes of Allah's upana. and purifying our hearts. So this is also something else that we mentioned before when it comes to this. And this is a question I got back in the past of how can you tell if it's, you know, if Allah, Zupana Huatala is displeased with you or if he is just testing you. And those are a question if you want me to answer.

I can answer that. But the answer to that was if it's a test, Allah subana huatala is going to test you, that which is going to bring you closer to him. And if it's a punishment, it's going to push you further away from him. Those are the, that's the answer for that question.

if you were wondering that one. I said it back in the past, inshallah. But one of the other things I do want to mention as well is when it comes to actually trusting Allah's plan. And that requires amen and submission, right? And it also means acknowledging that Allah saupanao'u'll know what is best for us, even when we cannot see it.

So when we are facing difficulties, we must remember that Allah's mercy encompasses all things. And he reminds us of this in Sotomah, and he says specifically, oh my servants who have bereaved, fear your Lord, for those who do good in this world is good, and the earth of Allah, Sufanao'u Tala, is spacious.

Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account. So in this ayah, Allah, Allah, encourages us to remain steadfast, and to trust that his plan, and to trust his plan ultimately will lead to goodness as well. So my brothers and sisters, as well as when it comes to trusting the plan of Allah, suhpaniahu, ta'allahua, you must remember

that no matter what is the plan of Allah, you have to trust it and you have to believe in it and you have to absolutely remember that whatever Allah supano hua has destined for you if it is good then it is going to be good for you but if it is not then it's not going

to be good for you and this reminds us of istakara when it comes to istakara when it comes to this point you don't make istakara and say oh Allah grant me this good thing and then if this doesn't work out then oh Allah still grant me this good thing in a better way but rather you trust the plan of Allah you say oh Allah

If I want this job or if I want this or if I want to make this life-changing decision, if it is good for me, allow for it to be good for me, allow for it to benefit me, and allow for me to do it. And if it is not good for me, then keep me away from it and ensure that I am protected from all means that harm me, right? And this is a duai that we should make. And also, when it comes to the duai for istakara, it is one in which the Prophet of Allah, Hara Heu-Waselam said that you don't change it, nor do you add to it. So you keep it the exact same as it is, and you recite it. So as well, my dear brothers and sisters, when it comes to trusting in the plan of Allah,

Sufanahu, and actually trusting Allah, there are two other, pay, there's two other roles that come with that, and that is patience, which is sabr, and that is gratitude, which is shukr. And those are actually essential components that go hand in hand on trusting Allah, supranahua'u, and trusting his plan. And he emphasizes the importance of patience in Siru'Bakara, on which he says, indeed, Allah, suhpana hua ta'a is with the patient. So when we endure those hardships with patience, we draw closer to Allah, and strengthen our amen.

And we strengthen ultimately our connection with Allah, supranahua'a'a'a'a. In addition, when it comes to that gratitude for those blessings that we have, even amidst those trials, it's actually a very powerful act of ibada, which is why the Prophet Salah a.m. said, look at those who are below you and do not look at those who are above you, for it is more suitable that you do not belittle the favors of Allah, Sufana, and who what a. So this perspective helps us appreciate Allah supranahua tally countless blessings,

fostering a sense of contentment and trust in his plan. So my brothers and sisters, this life and this dunya is filled with uncertainties, but we must remember that Allah Supperanahua'u'ata's plan is perfect, and we are encouraged to actually trust in his wisdom and to remain patient in the face of trials and adversity, and to express gratitude for the blessings that we have.

So as we continue to navigate the complexities of this dunya, we must hold on to our faith and remember that Allah, Sufana, hu, Tala is the blessed of the best of planners. We ask Allah, to grant us the strength to trust in his plan, to remain steadfast in our faith and in our imman and our connection with him and to navigate

and to allow for us to navigate this life as uncertainties and the things in the trials of this life with patience and gratitude. And we ask Allah, Sufanao Tawaa to grant us the courage to face our challenges and the wisdom them to recognize his plan in our lives. Amin, and al-hul-lidlis, R'Aulahem.

Inhambhah, Allaheim, al-hawal-lis-lame, and allahe and hishawaii and hishabi, jimai'in'in'hawin'h and we'llhawfero, and we'll'u'u'u'u'an

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Mouh A'amah Allah, Iu'u byu'u'u byhah, and Iu'u'i and shi'h'r'a'is'r'a'

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Asanaam and al-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a.