Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 23, 2026.
Leadership is a trust, not a status symbol
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that leadership, especially in the masjid, is a serious trust requiring justice, humility, accountability, and honest stewardship.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Islam requires study, understanding, and practice both inside and outside the masjid.
- Allah’s resources and human power carry responsibilities, especially regarding justice and exploitation.
- Masjid leadership is an accountable trust, illustrated through the handling of surplus and restricted donations.
- Leadership contests can produce fighting, insults, and harmful character attacks.
- True leadership should be cultivated responsibly in families and public life.
Try this week
Study, read, and understand the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.
Behave well, live humbly, practice justice, and care for parents.
Return donations when the stated fundraising need has ended or changed.
Avoid fighting, insults, and digging into people’s backgrounds over mosque leadership.
Treat leadership as a responsibility rather than a status symbol.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“leadership in the masjid we need to be careful online sometimes when i see people fighting over leadership for masjid i feel sorry for them”
“there are some who are not born leaders but because they have the influence and the money and the power they will force their way to get that position”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that leadership is a trust, not a prize. A good Muslim keeps learning, acts justly, lives humbly, and cares for family and community. Mosque leaders must handle donations honestly and return money when the stated need has ended. The speaker also warns against fighting, insults, and forcing one’s way into authority. Families should help children grow into responsible leaders who serve others.
- What does it mean to treat leadership as a trust?
- How should we handle extra money collected for a specific purpose?
- What kind of leader would you want to become, and why?
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