Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 9, 2026.
Do not accept injustice as normal
“We don't stand by and say, oh, I got used to it; that's just how this place is.”
In one sentence
Believers should notice and oppose injustice, support people in need as a path to Allah’s honor and closeness, and use Ramadan to recover empathy and shared humanity.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The khutbah al-hajah is unpacked as gratitude, seeking help and forgiveness, and acknowledging human flaws.
- The Prophet’s hospitality toward returning companion Jabir introduces a story from Abyssinia.
- Jabir notices an older woman being abused, and the Prophet condemns communities that fail to protect the weak.
- Believers must resist normalizing injustice, speak truth, and act according to their ability.
- A hadith qudsi reframes visiting the sick, feeding the hungry, and giving water as ways to find closeness to Allah.
- Ramadan’s shared hunger can restore empathy, while support for others and asking for help should begin with people nearby.
Try this week
When witnessing injustice, try to change it with your hands if able; otherwise speak against it, or at least make dua.
Notice and challenge injustice instead of normalizing it, including violence seen in the news.
Visit the sick, feed the hungry, and give water to the thirsty.
Reach out to family or trusted people when you need help.
Begin supporting family members, coworkers, and others Allah has placed in your path, especially as Ramadan approaches.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:102The opening verses call believers to taqwa, human responsibility, and truthful speech.
Quran 4:1The opening verses call believers to taqwa, human responsibility, and truthful speech.
Quran 33:70-71The opening verses call believers to taqwa, human responsibility, and truthful speech.
Quran 16:90The closing recitation reinforces justice, excellence, kinship, and rejection of wrongdoing.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“you don't come to Jumu'ah because you're a perfect person you actually come to Jumu'ah because you're a flawed person because I'm a flawed person”
“we don't stand by and say oh I got used to it that's just how this place is”
“the believer has the mindset that if I give in the path of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala Allah will just increase me”
Where it was given
The masjid
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