Pride turns the heart toward oppression
“If I get rid of pride in my heart, I can get rid of oppression.”
The khutbah argues that kibr, or self-pride, is a hidden heart disease that leads to oppression, so Muslims should cultivate humility, oppose injustice, and trust Allah’s justice.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Explains a hadith about angels conveying believers’ blessings upon the Prophet and urges Friday salawat.
- Encourages purposeful intentions for attending Jumu’ah, including learning, worship, fellowship, and repentance.
- Uses the story of an old woman and a king to illustrate divine justice against oppression.
- Defines pride as a hidden disease that leads people toward arrogance and oppression.
- Connects global oppression, including Gaza, to pride and urges listeners not to become oppressors.
- Calls listeners to examine pride in family relationships and cure this disease of the heart.
- Announces a Palestine march, youth and madrasa programs, masjid support, and closes with supplications.
In the khateeb's words
“Because the pride brings you towards the oppression, it gives you a temptation to be an oppressor, it makes you an oppressor.”
“If you are oppressed, That might be a success for us. But to become an oppressor, That will be a destruction.”
“If I get rid of pride in my heart, I can get rid of oppression.”
“Allah is not unaware of that. He knows anything and everything, Whatever happening around.”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah taught that pride is a hidden disease of the heart that can lead us to mistreat others. We should examine ourselves, practice humility, and avoid becoming oppressors in our homes or communities. The speaker reminded us that Allah sees injustice and does not forget those who are wronged. We should stand with oppressed people through words and peaceful community action. Jumu’ah can become more meaningful when we come with good intentions to learn, worship, repent, and support one another.
- What is one way we can practice humility at home this week?
- How can we speak up when someone is being treated unfairly?
- What good intention can you make before the next Jumu’ah?
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