9:19 what make them one…35:41 because that's what…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 8, 2025.

Faith must become action for justice

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In one sentence

Islam requires believers to turn knowledge and faith into action by learning authentic guidance, overcoming cultural divisions, uniting across backgrounds, and organizing for justice, especially regarding Gaza.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Faith must be implemented through action, not merely accumulated as knowledge.
  2. Believers should learn Quran and authentic Sunnah from qualified scholars rather than relying only on internet sources.
  3. Cultural customs must be tested against Islam, while Muslims build unity across ethnic and national backgrounds.
  4. Trials are part of faith, and Gaza’s suffering requires action beyond making dua.
  5. The community should organize, educate others, register, vote, and use collective influence to oppose injustice.
  6. Lessons from prophetic history and Surah Yusuf emphasize patience, justice, forgiveness, mercy, and accountability.
Try this week
Learn Quran and authentic Sunnah from qualified scholars.
Attend the mosque beyond Jum’ah, including Fajr and Isha, and build relationships across cultural backgrounds.
Register to vote if eligible, organize the Muslim community, and participate in midterm elections.
Give time to outreach by calling, inviting, educating, and working with Muslim and non-Muslim communities.
Pair dua for Gaza with organized community action against injustice.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 29Used to explain that claiming faith does not exempt believers from being tested.
Surah 12Used to illustrate envy, justice, chastity, patience, forgiveness, generosity, and human psychology.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“what make them one islam and I believe as a mu'minoon today in America we have that opportunity”
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“because that's what Islam is it's justice fairness kindness love and mercy with power”
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Play from 35:41
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The imam reminded us that Islam is not only something we learn; it is faith put into action. He urged us to learn the Quran and authentic Sunnah from qualified scholars and to resist divisions based on culture. He asked Muslims from different backgrounds to spend time together at the mosque and build one community. Speaking about Gaza, he said that dua matters but should be joined with organized action such as educating people, registering, and voting. He closed by emphasizing patience, justice, mercy, and accountability before Allah.

  1. What is one thing you know about Islam that you could practice more actively this week?
  2. How can our family get to know someone from a different cultural background?
  3. What does it mean to combine dua with action?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Community Center15200 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20905Jumu'ah Adhan 12:00 PM and 1:15 PM (standard time, through March 13, 2027; 1:00 PM and 2:15 PM during daylight saving time)ArchiveAll khutbahs at MCC77 khutbahs
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