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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 4, 2025.

Revive Islamic civilization through responsible work

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“Unity is the foundation of our strength as Muslims.”

The khateeb, at 10:32

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Muslims should revive the justice, knowledge, unity, compassion, and service of Islamic civilization through active institution-building and responsible work today.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Highlights Muslim contributions to science, medicine, mathematics, philosophy, art, architecture, and governance.
  2. Emphasizes coexistence among Muslims, Christians, and Jews as part of Islamic civilization’s legacy.
  3. Calls Muslims in America to lead through education, social justice, service, and support for the oppressed.
  4. Uses Quranic teachings to connect Muslim excellence with unity, knowledge, action, and just governance.
  5. Concludes by urging institution-building, hard work, and investment in the next generation.
Try this week
Pursue education and excellence in science and technology.
Work across divisions to address poverty, education, social justice, and global suffering.
Build institutions that promote knowledge and support people in need.
Create constructive cultural and civic contributions through art, governance, and service.
Remain proactive, hardworking, and responsible while keeping the heart attached to Allah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 39:9Used to encourage knowledge, reflection, and learning.
Quran 95:4Used to affirm humanity’s created dignity and excellence.
Quran 3:110Used to frame Muslims’ responsibility to promote good, resist wrong, and believe in Allah.
Quran 3:103Used to present unity and avoiding division as foundations of Muslim strength.
Quran 9:105Used to connect faith with visible deeds and responsible action.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“It was a community built on justice, compassion and shared responsibility.”
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Play from 3:10
“unity is the foundation of our strength as Muslims.”
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Play from 10:32
“We should pledge to be proactive in our efforts, to revive the spirit of Islamic civilization.”
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Play from 16:13
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that Islamic civilization’s legacy includes learning, justice, compassion, and care for others. The khateeb described a community where people shared responsibility and respected one another’s rights. He encouraged Muslims to carry that spirit forward through education, useful work, creativity, and help for people in need. He also reminded us that unity grows when we come together and support one another. As a family, we can put these lessons into practice by working hard, keeping our hearts attached to Allah, and choosing a helpful action we can take together.

  1. How could something you enjoy learning help another person?
  2. What could you do to help someone feel included at school or at the masjid?
Where it was given

The masjid

Diyanet Center of America9610 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD 20706Jumu'ah Adhan 1:20 PM · Khutbah 1:30 PM · Prayer 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at DCA7 khutbahs
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