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IOST Masjid | Khutbah: Talents: Divine Assets | January 23, 2026

The 2026 sermon series outlines a comprehensive "Spiritual Blueprint" for the modern Muslim, balancing internal character with external impact. It begins with the Heart, asserting that true mercy is measured by our restlessness for the suffering Ummah, such as those in Sudan. This empathy fuels Situational Leadership, where individuals are called to move beyond middle-class complacency and act as visionaries (Khalifa) or spiritual foundations (Imam). By investing in the youth and sacrificing minor luxuries, the goal is to build a community legacy that transcends the immediate future and prepares for the next century of leadership. The second pillar of this series focuses on Productivity and Resilience. Rather than relying solely on planning apps, the believer is urged to master Tawakkul—putting in maximum effort (the "shaking the palm tree" principle) while leaving the results to Allah. This sincerity is stress-tested during life's "Trench moments," where pressure reveals whether one's faith is transactional or firm. Finally, the series emphasizes the Strategy of Resources, reminding us that Allah will not judge us based on someone else's assets, but on how we repurposed our specific talents—whether in science, mediation, or diplomacy—to earn the Akhirah. The Islamic Organization of the Southern Tier (IOST) is a mosque located in the Binghamton area, dedicated to serving the needs of Muslims in the area. To learn more about the IOST, its programs, services, and activities, please visit the following: The IOST Website: www.iost.org Address: 161 Grand Ave, Johnson City, New York, 13850 Facebook: www.facebook.com/IOSTMasjid Instagram: www.instagram.com/IOSTMasjid Linktree: linktr.ee/IOSTMasjid Link to Donate: www.iost.org/donate Link for Signing Up for Emails and Texts: www.iost.org/signup Thank you for watching! Please keep our community and mosque in your duas and prayers. Don't forget to Subscribe, Share, and Like this video.