14:48 transgression…22:06 you do what you're…26:14 we take a middle path…
The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 29, 2026.

Muharram calls believers to worship and justice

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“We take a middle path in remembering our heroes, remembering our Imams.”

The khateeb, at 26:14

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In one sentence

Muharram should renew believers’ worship, trust in Allah’s mercy, resistance to injustice, self-examination, and balanced love for the Ahl al-Bayt.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Muharram is presented as a special opportunity for worship, especially fasting.
  2. The story of Musa teaches that oppression ends and Allah provides a way through apparent impossibility.
  3. The story of Nuh teaches obedience, reliance on Allah, and taking the proper means.
  4. Believers should oppose injustice while trusting Allah and doing whatever they can.
  5. Muharram should prompt examination of personal wrongdoing, hidden attachments, and harm toward others.
  6. Remembering Imam al-Hussain and Ahl al-Bayt requires love and a balanced path without extremes.
Try this week
Fast whatever days of Muharram you are able to fast, and intend to fast Ashura next year if you missed it.
Take whatever lawful means you can to resist transgression and support oppressed people, without dismissing small efforts.
Make dua for Allah to end oppression and show gratitude for His deliverance.
Examine your own conduct and repair wrongs against Allah, family members, and the community.
Honor Imam al-Hussain and Ahl al-Bayt through knowledge, obedience, love, and a balanced path.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“transgression regardless how long it lasts it will come to an end”
ICD · Tireman · Detroit, MI
Play from 14:48
“you do what you're capable of and you believe that if Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala wills”
ICD · Tireman · Detroit, MI
Play from 22:06
“we take a middle path in remembering our heroes, remembering our Imams”
ICD · Tireman · Detroit, MI
Play from 26:14
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Muharram is a special opportunity to draw closer to Allah through fasting when we are able, gratitude, and reflection. He shared how Musa trusted Allah when his people felt trapped, reminding us to hold on to hope when we see suffering and injustice. Through the story of Nuh, he taught that we should take the steps available to us while depending on Allah’s guidance and mercy. He also asked us to look honestly at ourselves and make sure we are not hurting others, especially those closest to us. Finally, he reminded us to love the Prophet’s household and honor them by following their example of knowledge and obedience to Allah.

  1. What is one blessing you could thank Allah for through an action this week?
  2. When something feels too big to change, what is one small helpful step you could take?
  3. What could we do to make our family kinder and fairer to everyone?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Detroit14350 Tireman Ave, Detroit, MI 48228Jumu'ah Three prayers · 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM (3rd khutbah in English)ArchiveAll khutbahs at ICD44 khutbahs
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