1:25 That's not a weakness,…13:09 We must cooperate with…16:45 So we cannot be silent…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 23, 2026.

Cooperate for good, not sin

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“We must cooperate with anyone on all matters that bring righteousness to a society, regardless who's leading the effort.”

The khateeb, at 13:09

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In one sentence

Muslims are commanded to cooperate with anyone in righteousness and piety, while refusing to assist sin, aggression, or their spread.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Allah commands cooperation in righteousness and piety, not sin and aggression.
  2. Human interdependence is part of Allah’s design, and cooperation can be intellectual, financial, physical, psychological, or consultative.
  3. Ta'awun means mutual help, and its general wording permits cooperation with anyone for legitimate good.
  4. Birr covers worldly goodness, while taqwa covers matters that benefit the hereafter.
  5. Muslims must not cooperate with sin, aggression, or silence that enables wrongdoing.
  6. The examples of non-Muslim cooperation, Surah al-Mumtahanah, and Hilf al-Fudul show the duty of justice and civic partnership.
  7. Muslims should act as stewards by promoting good and opposing evil according to their ability.
Try this week
Help orphans, hungry people, people facing homelessness, and people seeking work.
Participate in community projects that provide genuine public benefit, including when non-Muslims lead them.
Visit and psychologically support sick people, exchange useful knowledge, and consult others before decisions.
Treat peaceful non-Muslim neighbors and coworkers with kindness and justice.
Refuse to assist sin or aggression, and speak or act against wrongdoing according to your ability and safety.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 5:2Used as the central command to cooperate in righteousness and piety, but not sin and aggression.
Surah 60Used to argue that peaceful non-Muslims deserve righteousness, kindness, and justice.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“That's not a weakness, but it's to bond us together.”
Islamic Center of · West Chicago, IL
Play from 1:25
“We must cooperate with anyone on all matters that bring righteousness to a society, regardless who's leading the effort.”
Islamic Center of · West Chicago, IL
Play from 13:09
“So we cannot be silent observers when sin starts spreading.”
Islamic Center of · West Chicago, IL
Play from 16:45
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Western Suburbs (ICWS)28W774 Army Trail Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185Jumu'ah “Khutbah 1 | 1:05 | pm; Jamaat 1 | 1:25 | pm; Khutbah 2 | 1:35 | pm; Jamaat 2 | 1:55 | pm” (Bartlett location). “Khutbah | 1:15 | pm; Jamaat | 1:35 | pm” (West Chicago location).ArchiveAll khutbahs at Islamic Center of48 khutbahs
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