In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions.
Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, when the world feels heavy and dark, Allah calls us to be light. And know that, being “the hope of the hopeless” isn’t just about material charity; it is about offering a listening ear, a sincere Du’a, a gentle word, or a helping hand to those who have lost faith in humanity.
When you see someone broken, do not walk away. Be the person who says, “Allah is with us,” and then proves it by your actions.
Allah Almighty says:
“And speak to people good words.” [Qur’an, 2:83]
Respected brothers and sisters! Try to be the answer to someone’s Du’a.
Often, we ask Allah to help the poor, the orphans, the needy, the sick, and the oppressed. But ask yourself: Am I the vehicle through which Allah is sending that help?
The Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon hi ) said:
“Whoever alleviates the distress of a brother, Allah will alleviate his distress on the Day of Resurrection.”
Do not wait for someone else to be the beacon. Your smile to a lonely person, your food to a hungry family, or your advocacy for the voiceless is a direct act of faith (Iman).
A man was stranded on an island, his small hut burned down. He cried, “Allah, how could you do this to me?” He felt utterly hopeless. The next morning, a ship arrived. “How did you know I was here?” he asked. The sailors replied, “We saw your smoke signal.”
Sometimes, what feels like your absolute destruction is merely a “smoke signal” that Allah is using to bring you, or others, to safety. Become that smoke signal for others—turn their destruction into a testimony of hope.
And in the time of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), taking care of orphans, poor and needy was regarded as a path to Jannah (Paradise). A simple, forgotten duty, yet it changes the trajectory of a hopeless life.
To become the hope of the hopeless, you don’t need to be wealthy. You need to be sincere. When you comfort an orphan or assist a widow, you are not just helping them; you are building your own house in Paradise (Jannah).
Do not lose hope in the mercy of Allah, for Allah can change a situation in a single second.
When you feel hopeless, turn to Allah; when you see someone else hopeless, turn to them with Allah’s mercy.
Your pain is your purification, your struggle is your strength.
Wear your Iman (faith) like a crown, and act as a beacon of light for those walking in darkness.
Ya Allah, make us a source of comfort to those in distress, a voice for the voiceless, and a beacon of hope for the hopeless. Strengthen our heart to carry the burdens of others for Your sake, ameen.
Dear brothers and sisters! Try as much as possible to be the “Kun” in someone’s life.
Allah the Most High says:
“When Allah wills a thing, He says to it, “Kun” (Be), and it is.” [Qur’an, 36:82]
As humans, we cannot create, but we can be the means through which Allah answers the desperate prayers of the hopeless. When you see someone broken, down to nothing, or in despair, Allah has placed you there to be a “smoke signal” of His mercy.
A smile, a listening ear, or a, “I am here for you,” can break the shackles of despair. A helping hand is not just an act of kindness; it is an act of faith (Iman) that restores a soul’s belief in human goodness and Allah’s mercy.
My good people! Do not wait for someone to ask for help. Seek out the orphans, the poor, the needy, the forgotten, the brokenhearted, and the oppressed.
The Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said:
“Verily, the strongest of you are not those who overpower others, but those who lift them up.”
Allah’s mercy is greater than everything, but it often manifests through human hands. When you become the hope of the hopeless, you are reflecting the attribute of Al-Wahhab (The Bestower). Do not let your heart become indifferent to the suffering around you. When you feed a hungry mouth, comfort a crying child, or give a dignified path to a broken person, you are walking in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), who was a mercy to all creation (Rahmatan lil Alamin). Be the light when the world is dark for someone else.
The Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said:
“Your smile for your brother is charity.”
And he (Peace be upon him) said:
“Allah is in the aid of His servant as long as the servant is in the aid of his brother.”
And he (Peace be upon him) said:
“The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to people.”
Dear brothers and sisters! When you feel broken, turn to Salah (Prayer). When you’re lost, make Du’a. And when you see someone else lost, be their anchor.
My beloved people! Don’t say, “It’s over.” Say, “Allah is testing me to make me stronger.” Don’t say, “I have no one.” Say, “I have Allah,” and believe that He will send help through His creation.
Remember, when Prophet Ya’qub (AS) lost Yusuf, he didn’t lose hope in Allah’s mercy, even after years of darkness.
Ya Allah, make us a means of ease for those in hardship. Let us be the light in someone’s darkness, a comfort in their pain, and a hope in their despair. Strengthen our hands to serve Your creation, and let our actions be a reflection of Your mercy.
And do not forget, becoming the hope of the hopeless is not always about money only. It is about: Listening to the elderly or lonely. Teaching someone a skill to earn a living. Sincerely praying for those who have no one to pray for them.
Also remember! If you lose hope every time you mess up, it means your hope was in your own actions, instead of Allah. Hold onto hope, and be the reason others do, too.
Remember, Allah can change the most hopeless situation into the best moment in your life.
Lastly, my respected brothers and sisters, who among you for Allah’s sake would volunteer and pay N250,000 medical bills for young orphan girl Juwairiyyah? Pay this medical bills for Juwairiyyah, your reward is for Allah. He is the only one who will pay you back.
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All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. Prayers, peace and mercy are upon our beloved master, Muhammad, the son of Abdullah (Peace be upon him), his family and Companions.
Murtadha Muhammad Gusau is the Chief Imam of Nagazi-Uvete Jumu’ah and the late Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Okene’s Mosques, Okene, Kogi State, Nigeria. He can be reached via: gusauimam@gmail.com or +2348038289761 or +2348024192217.
