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Faith becomes real through service

Masjid Ul Haqq

“I did not want it to be said that a Muslim gave his word and he broke his word.”

The khateeb, at 18:24

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In one sentence

Muslims renew sincerity by turning their blessings into active service: helping those in need, keeping their word, building loving brotherhood, and sacrificing together to strengthen the local community.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Calls listeners to renew sincerity and prepare to stand before Allah.
  2. Reflects on people entering Islam and the difference between Muslim identity and genuine commitment.
  3. Uses Umar’s story of Abu Dhar and the young man to teach aid and keeping promises.
  4. Urges shared struggle, love, and brotherhood before communal power.
  5. Critiques local division and inadequate support for vulnerable community members.
  6. Announces community conversations for engagement, women, men, and elders.
  7. Closes with sacrifice, service, gratitude, and accountability before Allah.
Try this week
Attend the announced community conversations and speak honestly about problems.
Help Muslims in need instead of assuming someone else will respond.
Keep promises even when fulfilling them becomes difficult.
Volunteer to clean and care for the masjid.
Support newcomers and vulnerable community members with practical assistance.
Give time, money, or other resources sincerely for Allah’s sake.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 110Used to frame people entering Islam and the believer’s response of glorifying Allah and remaining sincere.
Surah 93Used to remind listeners that Allah guided, supported, and provided for them, creating a duty to help others.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“I did not want it to be said that a Muslim gave his word and he broke his word.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 18:24
“The Quran is a hujjatan lana or alayna. It's an indictment for us or against us, right?”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 32:08
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah asks us to renew our sincerity and remember that Allah’s guidance, hope, and provision are gifts. It teaches that a Muslim should help someone in need, keep promises even when difficult, and build brotherhood through love rather than division. The speaker says our masjid should offer practical support to people facing hardship, unemployment, insecurity, or loneliness. He invites young people, women, men, and elders to join honest community conversations and service. We are reminded that a pure heart is shown by what we are willing to give and do for Allah and for one another.

  1. Who around us might need help that we have not noticed?
  2. When is it hardest to keep a promise?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ul Haqq514 Islamic Way, Baltimore, MD 21217Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:15 PM; iqamah 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Ul Haqq48 khutbahs
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