In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful

His Eminence, Sayyed Ali Fadlallah, delivered the two Friday prayer sermons at the Imamain Al-Hassanain Mosque;  Rabi al-Thani 4, 1447H/Sep 26, 2025. Several prominent religious scholars, dignitaries and hundreds of believers attended the Jumu’a prayer. Following is summary of his sermons

First Sermon

Patience and Achieving Victory

Allah, the Exalted, says: “And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient, who, when disaster strikes them, say, ‘Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.’ Those are the ones upon whom are blessings from their Lord and mercy. And it is those who are rightly guided.”

This Ayat reminds us that life is not always smooth or full of ease. We will face tests, challenges, fear, hunger, or loss of wealth, lives, or resources, which can even lead to despair.

That’s why Allah calls us to arm ourselves with patience: “O you who believe, be patient, persevere, and stand firm, and fear Allah, that you may succeed.” He also encouraged us to advise each other to be patient, alongside advising each other to follow the truth: “And enjoin each other to truth and enjoin each other to patience.”

The Prophet (p.) considered patience an indication and a manifestation of faith. When asked about the meaning of faith, he said: “Patience.” Without patience, a person cannot reach true faith, face the trials that come with it, or achieve the goals Allah wants for believers.

Imam Ali (a.s.) said: “Patience in matters is like the head to the body; if the head leaves, the body spoils. If patience leaves, faith leaves.” He also told the people: “O people, be patient, for there is no religion for those without patience.”

Patience does not mean submission or acceptance of wrongdoing, injustice, or corruption. True patience means keeping your mind and faith intact when facing pressures or challenges. It prevents you from abandoning your principles or giving in to desires and emotions, allowing you to respond thoughtfully and wisely.

Looking at the history of prophets, we see that patience was a key to their success, whether facing insults, exile, siege, or war.

Allah says: “And how many a prophet fought with many devout men by his side, yet they never weakened for what afflicted them in the cause of Allah, nor did they weaken, nor did they yield. And Allah loves the patient.” And: “Their only reply was, ‘Our Lord, forgive us our sins and our excess in our affairs, and make firm our feet, and help us against the disbelieving people.’ So Allah gave them the reward of this world and the best reward of the Hereafter. And Allah loves the doers of good.”

He also says: “And We made them leaders guiding by Our command when they were patient, and they were certain of Our signs.”

In battle, patience has a crucial impact: “If there are twenty among you who are patient, they can overcome two hundred. If there are a hundred among you, they can overcome a thousand of the disbelievers because they are a people who do not understand.” And: “If you are patient and fear Allah, their plot will not harm you at all.” Patience prevents the enemy from achieving their goals.

This is true in worldly life, but in the Hereafter, Allah highlights the high status of the patient. He says: “Do you think you will enter Paradise while the example of those who passed before you has not come to you? They were touched by hardship and adversity and were shaken until the Messenger and those who believed with him said, ‘When will the help of Allah come?’ Surely, the help of Allah is near.”

The path to Paradise comes through patience and steadfastness in trials. Those who remain patient are promised mercy, Paradise, and victory. Allah says: “Give good news to the patient, who, when disaster strikes them, say, ‘Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.’ Those are upon whom are blessings from their Lord and mercy, and they are rightly guided.”

Other Ayats emphasize: “The patient will be rewarded without measure,” And “I rewarded them today for their patience; they are the successful ones.” And: “We made them leaders guiding by Our command when they were patient, and they were certain of Our signs.”

Beloved ones, much of our suffering comes from a lack of patience, whether with desires, emotions, or the reactions of others..

Impatience  also  causes tension in homes, neighborhoods, cities, and even the nation. It weakens us in facing challenges and leads to compromising our values, dignity, and principles.

We must train ourselves to be patient: in obeying Allah, enduring hardships, keeping a calm heart, and standing firm in trials. We should instill patience in our communities , because a society without patience is easily manipulated by those with ill intentions.

We must act with awareness of the benefits of patience in this life and the Hereafter, trusting Allah’s promise to reward those who are patient. As the prophets prayed: “Our Lord, pour upon us patience, make our feet firm, and help us against the disbelieving people.”

May Allah guide our hearts to the right path and inspire us all with patience.

Second Sermon

Worshippers of Allah, the Most Exalted, I advise you, as I advise myself, to follow what Allah, the Most Exalted,  taught Prophet Dawud (a.s.). When He told him: “Go to Khalada bint Aws and give her glad tidings of Paradise, and tell her that she will be your companion in Paradise” . He went to her and knocked on her door. She came out and asked: “Has something been revealed to me?” He said: “Yes.” She asked: “What is it?” He replied: “Allah revealed to me that you will be my companion in Paradise. I want you to tell me what brought you to this status.” She said: “I never experienced any pain, illness, harm, need, or hunger except that I patiently endured it. I never asked Allah to remove it except that He turned it into wellness and ease. I did not request anything in return and I thanked Allah for it.” Dawud (a.s.) said: “Through this patience, you have reached your rank.”

Dear loved ones, we really need this quality today: the ability to be patient with Allah’s trials, to accept His decree without seeking a replacement, and thus become stronger and more capable of facing challenges.

We begin with the continuous Zionist aggression against Lebanon over the past year. It has not stopped and shows no sign of stopping, despite the agreement reached, which included international guarantees and commitments from the Lebanese state and the Resistance. The enemy seeks through this to achieve what it could not in war: occupation, systematic destruction of border villages, assassinations, and bombardment. We witnessed an example last week in the massacre that killed a southern family, including three children and their father, as part of pressure on the residents and to prevent them from returning to normal life. Their determination to hold on to their land was seen as a challenge by the enemy. Here, we must honor the steadfastness and resilience of the people living along the border, who show their attachment and love for their land and their readiness to sacrifice for it.

We also highlight the efforts made to ensure their return, while renewing our call to the Lebanese government to care for this area and fulfill its role in providing what is needed to allow residents to return, remain, and rebuild.

On this topic, we must note the dangerous statements of the U.S. envoy directed at the Lebanese government, accusing it of negligence and of ignoring the Resistance’s efforts to restore its capabilities. He criticized the government for speaking without action, for not quickly disarming the Resistance, without considering the internal consequences for Lebanon and national peace and without making the enemy fulfill its obligations to stop its attacks and withdraw from the occupied areas. He also declared hostility toward a key Lebanese faction active in the state and society, showing the pressure that could be exerted on Lebanon to force compliance and giving cover to the Zionist entity to continue its attacks.

The Lebanese people, especially those in positions of responsibility, must be very careful at this stage to maintain internal unity. We hoped no decisions would cause internal tension and that the specific circumstances of events, like the incident at Raouche Rock, would be taken into account, including the purpose, the people involved, and the feelings of those affected by the enemy’s actions. We rely on wise and aware people to manage the aftermath. At this time, we most need to strengthen Islamic and national unity to prevent exploitation by those who do not want good for this country.

Lebanese people must also be aware of the regional dangers. The enemy seeks to use its military power, strategic position, and U.S. support to impose its conditions on regional states and include them in security agreements for its benefit. To counter this, Lebanese must recognize their strengths and not compromise their unity, which is the safety valve for the country.

We note the recent widespread support for Palestine at the United Nations, which increases the international isolation of the Zionist entity. This reflects the emergence of an international political climate supportive of the Palestinian cause. We hope this step will help the patient Palestinian people live freely, with dignity and honor, under the shadow of a state that we have always considered and will continue to consider present across all of Palestine, from the river to the sea.

Regarding occupied Palestine, we call on Arab and Islamic countries to exert all possible pressure to stop the war of annihilation against the Palestinian people and prevent forced displacement. We are confident that these countries can take practical steps to stop enemy measures and attacks in Gaza and the West Bank, following the near-universal global support for the Palestinian people.

We also honor the steadfastness of the Palestinian people, who every day set an example in facing the enemy despite limited means and capabilities. We applaud those today trying to break the siege of Gaza, including the large flotilla that continues its journey despite attacks, showing that consciences are still alive and must be supported.

Finally, on the anniversary of the Zionist aggression against Lebanon, which caused massive destruction in the South, Bekaa, and the suburbs, we remember thousands of martyrs who upheld their pledge to Allah to defend the oppressed, protect their homeland, and preserve its dignity and honor. They denied the enemy any foothold, including the two precious martyrs, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashim Safi ed-Din, who through their sacrifice demonstrated courage and devotion, achieving victories and honor for the country and the nation. We also remember the living martyrs of the wounded, the patient families of martyrs, and our resilient people who preserved their principles, determination, and solid values despite displacement and destruction…