2:52 We don't want to…10:39 the community became…14:42 He said, go back to…
Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, May 3, 2026.

A welcoming community helps people rebuild

DarusSalam · Fayaz Nawabi

“The community became the crutches with which they could lift themselves up.”

The khateeb, at 10:39

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In one sentence

Allah calls believers to maintain loving reverence and regular remembrance, then embody Islam by building a compassionate community that welcomes, supports, and gently guides people.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Taqwa is loving fear of Allah and a commitment to die in faith.
  2. Daily prayer repeatedly reminds believers of their purpose and benefits them, not Allah.
  3. Islam honors people through protective commands such as avoiding alcohol.
  4. The Prophet’s community welcomed broken people and helped them rebuild through support.
  5. Stories of the Bedouin, Tufail ibn 'Amr, and a new Muslim show patient, soft correction.
Try this week
Use the five daily prayers as repeated reminders of your purpose and cues to improve your conduct.
Welcome people in the masjid warmly by returning salam, offering a handshake or hug, and helping them feel at home.
Let people come as they are; give struggling newcomers private, respectful advice instead of public condemnation.
Speak to people with softness and kindness, especially when correcting mistakes or inviting them to Islam.
Support converts with a real community network and practical help.
Model Islam through good character in ordinary public situations, remembering that others may judge Islam by your actions.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Taqwa and dying in a true state of faith.
Surah 51Remembrance benefits believers; humans and jinn were created to worship Allah, who is the Provider.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We don't want to disappoint Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. May Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala protect us on yawm al-qiyamah to not let us disappoint Him.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
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“the community became the crutches with which they could lift themselves up. Because there was a community. There was support. There was a network.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
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“He said, go back to your village and speak to people with softness, with kindness.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Allah wants our fear of Him to be a loving fear: we obey because we do not want to disappoint the One who created and cares for us. The five daily prayers keep bringing us back to our purpose, which is to worship Allah, while the guidance of Islam benefits us. A healthy Muslim community welcomes people who arrive with mistakes, pain, or little support, and helps them grow. The Prophet modeled gentle correction, and the khateeb urged us not to become roadblocks to someone’s guidance. Our greetings, kindness, and good character may be the reason someone feels safe around Muslims or becomes interested in Islam.

  1. Who could you welcome or encourage at the masjid this week?
  2. What kind action could make someone curious about Islam?
  3. How can you correct a friend gently instead of embarrassing them?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid DarusSalam21W525 North Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148KhateebFayaz NawabiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at DarusSalam150 khutbahs
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