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The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 18, 2026.

Belonging to the Ummah demands action

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“With great blessings are great responsibilities.”

The khateeb, at 7:45

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In one sentence

Belonging to the Ummah of Muhammad is an honor that carries responsibility to embody Quranic guidance through balanced faith, humanitarian care, justice, and sincere action.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Reminds listeners of the honor and blessings of belonging to the Ummah of Muhammad.
  2. Explains four qualities of the Ummah: connection to Quran and Sunnah, balance, humanitarian concern, and justice.
  3. Uses the hadith of three men seeking extreme worship to teach religious moderation.
  4. Applies these qualities to personal conduct, community influence, domestic abuse, honesty, and accountability.
  5. Closes by emphasizing sincere intentions, repentance, prayer for suffering communities, silence during khutbah, and Gaza support.
Try this week
Engage consistently with the Quran and Sunnah, focusing on meaningful quality rather than mere quantity.
Practice balanced worship instead of pursuing extremes in prayer, fasting, sleep, or family life.
Be honest, trustworthy, kind, and supportive so others can rely on you.
Identify your sphere of influence at home, school, work, or the masjid and make a positive impact there.
Reject domestic violence and child abuse, and hold yourself accountable for justice and kindness.
Make sincere intentions and align daily actions with the qualities of the Ummah.
Remain silent during Jumu'ah and encourage others not to talk.
Support Gaza by donating to the mosque’s designated box if able.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And with that honor should come action and responsibility because with great blessings are great responsibilities as we hear in the movies all the time.”
ICG · Glendale, CA
Play from 7:45
“Meaning our faith is about balance. We don't go extreme in any direction.”
ICG · Glendale, CA
Play from 14:44
“It's not perfection, but it's effort that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is really looking at and measuring.”
ICG · Glendale, CA
Play from 25:32
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that belonging to the Ummah of Muhammad is a great honor, but also a responsibility. We are called to stay connected to the Quran and Sunnah, practice faith with balance, care honestly for people, and stand for justice. These qualities should show up in our homes, workplaces, schools, and communities, not only in our words. We will make mistakes, but sincere intentions and steady effort can bring us back to Allah. We should also remember people who are suffering, including in Palestine and Sudan, and respond with prayer, support, and compassionate action.

  1. Where can our family make an immediate positive difference this week?
  2. What would balanced worship and kindness look like in your daily routine?
  3. How can we show honesty and justice when no one is watching?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Glendale700 S Adams St, Glendale, CA 91205Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:10 to 1:40 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICG31 khutbahs
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