5:30 But true honor is…16:00 The best amongst you…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 18, 2026.

Justice requires serving others well

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“True honor is within someone, not the way that they dress, not the actions that they do, but the character that they display.”

The khateeb, at 5:30

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In one sentence

Muslims must uphold justice and excellence by defending the oppressed, fulfilling others’ rights, and responsibly serving their families and wider society.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The Prophet’s support for justice and the Hilf al-Fudul pact
  2. The early Muslims’ concern for justice during upheaval in Abyssinia
  3. Allah’s commands to practice justice, ihsan, and family care
  4. The prohibition of indecency, evil, oppression, and tyranny
  5. Muslims’ civic responsibility through voting, donating, supporting, educating, and speaking
Try this week
Give Allah, family, neighbors, society, and community their due rights.
Worship Allah with ihsan and awareness that He is watching.
Forgive others and show excellence in character.
Give to relatives and strengthen family ties.
Avoid indecency, evil, oppression, tyranny, and transgression.
Serve society through voting, donating, supporting, educating, and speaking.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe Prophet’s recollection of Hilf al-Fudul was used to affirm standing with the oppressed despite social consequences.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But true honor is within someone, not the way that they dress, not the actions that they do, but the character that they display.”
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Play from 5:30
“The best amongst you is that individual who is the best to his family.”
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Play from 16:00
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah taught that a Muslim’s honor is shown by character and by standing with people who are treated unjustly. The khateeb recalled the Prophet’s support for Hilf al-Fudul, a pact in Makkah that defended an outsider against a powerful leader, and he praised the early Muslims’ concern for justice in Abyssinia. He explained that Allah commands justice, excellence, and care for relatives, while forbidding indecency, evil, and oppression. This begins at home: we should fulfill the rights of Allah, family, neighbors, and community, forgive others, strengthen family ties, and treat our families well. Because our society is also our home, we should use responsible avenues such as voting, donating, supporting, educating, and speaking for what is right.

  1. What does good character look like when someone else is being treated unfairly?
  2. How can we be better to our family this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Unity Center1830 W. Square Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302Jumu'ah 1:40 PM & 3:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at MUC21 khutbahs
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