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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 9, 2026.

Speak up and act against injustice

YIC · Adamu Souliman

“We should not sit down and fold our arms where we know another group is suffering; we should at least say something.”

The khateeb, at 5:09

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In one sentence

Muslims must respond to injustice, including suffering in Palestine and elsewhere, by speaking up and taking organized civic action rather than remaining passive or divided.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Raises homelessness, wrongful imprisonment, Ukraine, and Gaza as examples of ignored suffering.
  2. Argues that the Prophet would address the injustice in Palestine and urges Muslims to stand for what is right.
  3. Uses the hadith about changing wrong to recommend letters, phone calls, and contacting officials.
  4. Contrasts Muslim internal conflicts with the effectiveness of organized collective action.
  5. Reminds listeners that life is short and that the Quran forbids passivity toward suffering.
  6. Recalls condemning the Iraq War and claims about weapons of mass destruction.
Try this week
Write to city leaders, the mayor, or members of Congress about injustice.
Make phone calls to public officials.
Speak up when another group is suffering.
Work collectively instead of fighting within the Muslim community.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“if prophet muhammad is living in this dunya today will he address the issue happening in palestine or not”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 1:18
“how get on the computer write a letter to the city write a letter to the mayor write a letter to your congressman and congresswoman do something with your hand make a phone call”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 2:31
“we should not sit down and fold our arms where we know another group is suffering we should at least say something”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 5:09
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that Muslims should not ignore people who are suffering. The speaker says that following the Prophet’s example means speaking up against injustice and taking practical steps. Those steps can include writing letters, making phone calls, and contacting public officials. He also warns that internal arguments weaken a community’s ability to help others. Finally, he reminds us that life is short, so we should act while we have the opportunity.

  1. What is one injustice you notice, and how could we respond constructively?
  2. If we wrote one respectful letter together, what issue should it address?
  3. How can our family work together instead of arguing over positions or money?
Where it was given

The masjid

Yonkers Islamic Center100 Riverdale Ave Apartment 1A, Yonkers, NY 10701Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebAdamu SoulimanMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at YIC138 khutbahs
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