8:45 And this is not…80:08 It's about Allah. We…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 19, 2026.

Faith calls us to serve society

MEC · Sa'ad Quadri

“This is not separate from our religion.”

The khateeb, at 8:45

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In one sentence

A Muslim's faith should unite personal spiritual growth with sustained service to society, keeping Allah central while pursuing righteous action until a good ending.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Islam joins inner spiritual development with responsibility for transforming and uplifting society.
  2. Qur'anic principles of enjoining good and forbidding wrong make justice, youth protection, mutual aid, and public welfare religious responsibilities.
  3. The masjid is presented as a center for prayer, education, consultation, sanctuary, and civic service.
  4. Examples from Alianza Islamica and a bridge-building project in Ecuador illustrate community-centered da'wah.
  5. Athletic, academic, and Ramadan examples show why believers must maintain steady effort and finish strong.
  6. The khutbah calls for controlling what one can, avoiding harm, making dua for a good ending, and acting promptly in worship and service.
Try this week
Learn which local policies affect housing, poverty, public safety, and education.
Attend city council meetings and advocate for vulnerable people.
Volunteer at soup kitchens or refugee organizations.
Mentor at-risk youth and help make the masjid a center for mutual aid and outreach.
Control what you can, avoid wronging others, and make dua for a good ending.
Do good and repent promptly instead of postponing worship.
Treat parents and spouses well while remembering accountability before Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And this is not separate from our religion. This is our religion.”
MEC · Morton Grove, IL
Play from 8:45
“It's about Allah. We look for Allah's pleasure in the beginning. We look for Allah's happiness in the middle. We look for Allah's reward in the end.”
MEC · Morton Grove, IL
Play from 80:08
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbahs reminded us that growing closer to Allah includes both our worship and the way we care for people. The first khateeb encouraged us to support one another without shame and help our masajid serve young people, vulnerable neighbors, and the wider community. He shared examples of Muslims meeting practical needs, including building a bridge for a village. The second khateeb encouraged steady growth and finishing well, rather than relying only on an enthusiastic beginning. He reminded us to seek Allah's mercy, ask for a good ending, and remember that our treatment of others matters alongside our prayers and fasting.

  1. How could we encourage each other to pray without making anyone feel embarrassed?
  2. What is one need in our neighborhood that our family could help with?
  3. What small good habit would you like to keep practicing, even when the excitement wears off?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Education Center8601 Menard Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah 1:05 PM · Iqamah 1:30 PM · 2nd Khutbah 2:15 PM · Iqamah 2:40 PMKhateebSa'ad QuadriMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at MEC7 khutbahs
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