Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 4, 2026.
Black Muslims must reclaim their dignity
“We must never allow anyone to tell us that our people are nothing.”
In one sentence
Black Muslims in America must reclaim their God-given dignity, reject religious arrogance and social-media slander, and embody prophetic guidance through brotherhood, self-accountability, and service to others.
The khutbah in 8 steps
- Opening affirmation of the Prophet's companionship and the blessing of being Muslim in this time and place
- Claiming dignity: Black Muslims are a resilient, honored part of American history, not accidents
- Warning against religious arrogance: Allah honored every child of Adam, so no one may claim self-righteous superiority
- Sunnah as lived example, not quotations or performative posts: be dignified, self-sufficient, and helpful
- Believers are a brotherhood: repair disunity and be reconcilers among Muslims
- Guard tongue and hand: stop slandering Muslims and judging others; judge yourself first
- Historical witness of Bilali Muhammad: enslaved scholar whose life shows divine purpose
- Close on social-media responsibility and respect in public speech, especially toward elders and the deceased
Try this week
Stop name-calling and slandering Muslims on social media and elsewhere
Judge your own faults before scrutinizing other people's faith or behavior
Actively reconcile disputes among believing brothers and sisters
Live the sunnah through dignified, self-sufficient service rather than posts and quotations
Attend the post-Salah Hadra gathering at the Marriott/Sijlal Avenue
Offer condolences and respect when elders or their families are grieving rather than debating their religious status
Fill your speech with praise of Allah so it shapes your conduct
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:102Recited in the khutbah opening: die not except in a state of Islam.
Quran 4:1Recited in the khutbah opening: humanity was created from a single soul and believers must fear Allah regarding family ties.
Quran 33:70Recited in the khutbah opening: believers are commanded to speak just words so Allah may rectify their deeds and forgive sins.
Quran 17:70Used to argue Allah honored every child of Adam, undercutting any claim of inherent religious superiority.
Quran 53:32Used to warn against self-praise: only Allah knows best who is truly righteous.
Quran 10:99Used to argue that compulsion in belief is impossible and persuasion, not coercion, is the prophetic method.
Quran 49:10Used to call believers to brotherhood and to act as reconcilers among disputing Muslims.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to warn that a Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand other Muslims are safe.
Sahih MuslimCited as the khutbah opening formula: the most truthful speech is Allah's Book and the best guidance is Muhammad's guidance.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“We must never allow anyone to tell us that our people are nothing. Because of the circumstances that they may have suffered or lived through.”
“Your story is a part of those stories. It doesn't matter that they're not being told. Because it's your job to tell those stories. And the best way to tell the story is to embody what was put in you.”
“In this era, what you type is just as impactful, if not more impactful, than what you say.”
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