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Family & marriageFrom the masjid's own video, May 1, 2026.

Islam requires justice between spouses

ISGW

“I need to be treated better.”

The khateeb, at 8:35

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In one sentence

Islam confronts marital and social injustice by affirming women’s voices, requiring mutual rights and good treatment, and encouraging communal and civic responsibility.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames the khutbah through a woman appealing against marital injustice.
  2. Explains how Islam gave marginalized people a voice and challenged entrenched customs.
  3. Presents religious, intellectual, and political reform as dimensions of the Prophet’s transformation.
  4. Contrasts Islamic rights with historical hierarchies concerning women, non-Greeks, and slaves.
  5. Applies the message to domestic abuse, elder neglect, civic participation, and community responsibility.
  6. Closes with calls to know one’s rights, reject injustice, plan for elder care, and strengthen faith.
Try this week
Know your rights and use available recourse when mistreated.
Reject domestic injustice and treat wives, mothers, sisters, daughters, and daughters-in-law well.
Build marriages that provide comfort for both partners.
Encourage children to marry early, as far as possible, to avoid harmful intimate relationships.
Get politically involved through internships, relationships with officials, and local alliances.
Support shared community advocacy and lobbying efforts.
Save money for possible nursing-home or assisted-living needs rather than giving all funds to children.
Support the masjid financially.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 58Shows Allah hearing a woman’s complaint and rejecting the abusive zihar custom.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“This woman has been taken by Islam to a level where she recognizes I have a right. I'm a human being. I need to be treated better.”
ISGW · Worcester, MA
Play from 8:35
“The voice of a woman is much stronger because Allah has heard it.”
ISGW · Worcester, MA
Play from 12:31
“save some money for that purpose don't give all of your money to your children while you are alive you may need it”
ISGW · Worcester, MA
Play from 28:25
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Brother Saleem shared the story of a woman who spoke up about injustice in her marriage and emphasized that Allah heard her complaint. He explained that Islam gave people who were mistreated a voice and a right to seek justice. He reminded us that marriage should bring comfort to both partners, and that mistreatment can hurt through words and threats as well as physical violence. He encouraged us to begin at home by honoring the rights of the women in our families and caring for older relatives with dignity. His message invites us to listen carefully, treat one another fairly, and help people who are suffering be heard.

  1. What can we do to help someone feel safe telling us that something is wrong?
  2. What is one way each of us can make our home more comforting for everyone?
  3. How can we show older relatives that their needs and choices matter?
Where it was given

The masjid

The Islamic Center of Greater Worcester57 Laurel St, Worcester, MA 01605Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:00 PM · Iqamah 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ISGW49 khutbahs
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