Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 8, 2026.
Stop waiting and build a committed core
NAMCC · Nauman Ali Khan
“The Quran wants a small group, a small community, a community within a community.”
In one sentence
Muslims should stop waiting for ideal times and instead build a committed core that resists najwa while continually repairing internal problems in their communities.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Explains Medina’s three populations: devoted believers, hypocrites, and a susceptible middle majority.
- Argues that Quranic guidance trains Muslims to face challenges rather than await ideal conditions.
- Shows how a small, dedicated group can inspire broad change despite internal problems.
- Defines najwa as secret post-meeting conversations that manipulate people and undermine leadership.
- Explains how najwa drains believers’ motivation and divides organizations and communities.
- Calls for outward da'wah alongside continual internal cleansing of households, businesses, masjids, and organizations.
Try this week
Stop waiting for ideal conditions and contribute consistently to positive change.
Avoid participating in secret conversations that divide groups or undermine leaders.
Address concerns directly instead of spreading criticism after meetings.
Regularly identify and repair internal problems in families, workplaces, businesses, masjids, and organizations.
Build a small, committed core focused on constructive service and spiritual maturity.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 9Contrasts the foremost believers with concealed hypocrites, showing that victory does not eliminate internal problems.
Surah 110Uses the conquest of Makkah to illustrate widespread Islam amid a largely new Muslim population.
Surah 33Marks the prolonged emergency conditions faced by Muslims in Medina.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“this guidance gave us a pathway to deal with challenges and be able to confront them”
“the Quran wants a small group a small community a community within a community just a core some people that are dedicated to doing something positive”
“this is not something you will ever get away from this is a reality and you have to know how to deal with that reality”
“our organizations our communities our groups our friend circles our businesses they also need an internal detoxing continuous internal detoxing”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that even the earliest Muslim community faced confusion, hypocrisy, and internal problems. We should not wait for perfect times before doing good or serving others. A small group of sincere, steady people can create change that benefits many. We should avoid secret conversations that divide people and drain their motivation. Just as a home needs regular cleaning, our families, organizations, and communities need regular honesty, repair, and renewed commitment to Allah’s guidance.
- Where do you see a small group of people making a positive difference?
- How can we handle a disagreement without creating a secret side conversation?
- What is one area in our family or community that could use some “internal detoxing”?
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