18:54 How do you support…32:00 And fasting is best…
The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 13, 2025.

Muslims need discipline in times of crisis

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“Fasting is best for putting our impulses in check.”

The khateeb, at 32:00

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In one sentence

Muslims should respond to recurring historical and present threats with realism rather than fear, disciplined Islamic practice, self-restraint, mutual solidarity, and trust in Allah’s help.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Frames current pressure on Muslims through a hadith about numerous but weakened believers.
  2. Argues that Allah’s help comes through disciplined practice of tawhid, salah, zakat, Quran, and fasting.
  3. Presents fasting as training self-restraint and personal change as a condition for communal transformation.
  4. Uses Allah’s unchanging sunnah and history to explain recurring patterns.
  5. Reviews Mongol devastation, Mamluk resistance, and the victory at Ain Jalut.
  6. Connects historical persecution to current crises involving the Uyghurs, India, Palestine, Bosnia, and possible anti-Muslim militias.
  7. Closes by urging Muslims to get wise, practice Islam, stay active, and remain connected.
Try this week
Practice Islam as a complete way of life, including establishing salah and paying zakat.
Maintain wudu before sleep and follow the prophetic practice of sleeping on the right side.
Learn and read the Quran as a source of personal formation, not merely as a token.
Fast regularly, including voluntary fasts such as Mondays, Thursdays, or the white days, to develop self-restraint.
Stay connected to fellow Muslims, look out for one another, and respond to current realities wisely and actively.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Assures listeners that Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity.
Quran 33:62Presents recurring historical patterns as Allah’s established sunnah.
Surah 1Uses the prayer for protection from divine wrath as a warning against earning Allah’s displeasure.
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In the khateeb's words

“How do you support Allah? Practice the religion that He gave us. Practice the way of life that He gave us.”
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“And fasting is best for putting our impulses in check.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us to face uncertainty with awareness, trust in Allah, and practical action. He encouraged us to practice Islam consistently, even when we do not immediately understand the benefits of our daily worship. He emphasized prayer, giving, learning the Quran, and fasting, connecting these practices with purification and self-restraint. Reflecting on difficult periods in Muslim history, he urged listeners to take hardship seriously while remembering Allah’s help. His closing message was to become wiser and more active, practice our faith sincerely, and stay connected so we can look after one another.

  1. What is one thing you can do when you feel worried while also asking Allah for help?
  2. Which idea from the Quran could you put into practice tomorrow?
  3. Who could our family check on this week, and how could we help them feel included?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjidul Waritheen1700 47th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601ArchiveAll khutbahs at Waritheen44 khutbahs
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