Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 21, 2026.
Respect neighbors and avoid blocking others
“You cannot shake someone when you come to make salam.”
In one sentence
The khutbah teaches listeners to honor Friday-sermon etiquette, respect neighbors, and avoid obstructing others while seeking Allah’s acceptance.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Explains that the khutbah should be treated as prayer, requiring silence and no phone use.
- Prays for the sick and deceased parents.
- Addresses double-parking and blocking neighbors near the mosque.
- Urges Muslims to respect non-Muslim neighbors as part of inviting them to Islam.
- Suggests paying for street parking instead of obstructing others.
- Closes with prayers and introduces Imam Adam.
Try this week
Remain silent during the khutbah.
Do not drink, talk, greet others, or send or receive text messages during the khutbah.
Do not double-park or block neighbors’ cars.
Use paid street parking if necessary.
Treat non-Muslim neighbors respectfully.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“when he start the khutbah, it's prayer, you cannot shake someone, when you come to make salam, you cannot drink, you cannot talk, you cannot receive text messages, you cannot send text messages”
“respect our neighbor, respect our neighbor, non-Muslim, is more, this is how we call them to Islam, not to bother them, not to block them, not to do anything”
“but blocking someone and come, at the same time, you want to ask Allah Subh'anaHu Wa Ta-A'la to accept from you, or to make du'a, that's not right”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminds us that the Friday khutbah deserves the respect we give to prayer. We should stay quiet, avoid our phones, and not interrupt others. He also warns us not to double-park or block neighbors, especially when they need to get to work or continue their day. Respecting our neighbors, including non-Muslims, is one way our character can represent Islam. If parking is difficult, paying for street parking is better than causing harm or inconvenience.
- What would respectful behavior during the khutbah look like for our family?
- How can our actions show neighbors what Islam teaches?
- What should we do when mosque parking is full?
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