Muslims must help fulfill America's promises

The ideals of the Declaration of Independence, equality, God-given rights, and liberty, are rooted in Islamic principles exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad's governance in Medina, and American Muslims must engage civically to help the United States fulfill those promises.

The khutbah in 8 steps

1. Reflection on America's 250th anniversary and the Declaration of Independence
2. Equality before Allah as the Islamic basis for 'all men are created equal'
3. Rights as God-given rather than granted by government
4. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness mapped onto the objectives of Sharia
5. The Medina Constitution as the original pluralistic charter
6. Religious freedom in America promised but not kept for Jews, Catholics, and Muslims
7. Muslims must engage civic life and oppose oppression at home and abroad
8. Conclusion: invest in children, build institutions, and serve the common good