21:52 To stand for justice…26:57 And this is not a call…31:42 Standing against…33:23 Those were not ships…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 3, 2025.

Stand firm against tyranny and injustice

ICSC · Asim Buyuksoy

“To stand for justice means to stand against tyranny.”

The khateeb, at 21:52

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In one sentence

Believers must resist tyranny and injustice as an act of worship through truth, patience, courage, solidarity, and prayer.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Defines standing firmly for justice as a duty in every circumstance, even when standing alone.
  2. Frames resistance as speaking up, changing wrong, charity, compassion, and supporting the oppressed.
  3. Connects faith, patience, unity, and spiritual growth to personal, local, and global injustice, especially Palestine.
  4. Presents the Gaza flotilla as a symbol of humanitarian solidarity and steadfastness.
  5. Calls families and communities to raise courageous children, pray for the oppressed, and stand for justice.
Try this week
Speak truth when witnessing oppression, using the hand, tongue, or heart according to one’s ability.
Support and pray for oppressed people, including Palestinians.
Practice charity, compassion, solidarity, and moral courage instead of normalizing injustice.
Raise children to value courage and justice, and build communities that stand against silence.
Remain patient, steadfast, hopeful, and resilient rather than bitter.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 4Grounds the duty to stand firmly for justice as witnesses to Allah.
Surah 4Uses the plea of oppressed men, women, and children to call believers to resist oppression.
Surah 109Frames the Prophet’s refusal to compromise worship or accommodate falsehood.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“To stand for justice means to stand against tyranny. Against injustice. against oppression. Even When it is difficult. and even when we stand alone.”
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“And this is not a call to violence or vengeance. It is a call to moral resistance. to stand against tyranny. Racism. Occupation Exploitation and injustice.”
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“Standing against tyranny is not limited to a political struggle. It begins in our hearts. Our homes. and also our communities.”
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“Those were not ships of war. but they were ships of hope. humanity and faith.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today, the khateeb reminded us that our faith calls us to stand for truth and justice, even when it is difficult. He shared how Musa faced Pharaoh with truth and mercy, and how Prophet Muhammad remained firm despite pressure to compromise his message. He explained that resisting injustice includes compassion, charity, and speaking up, and is not a call to violence or revenge. This work begins in our own hearts, homes, and communities, where we can practice fairness and grow in courage together. He encouraged us to keep hope in Allah, pray for people facing oppression in Palestine and around the world, and support them with patience and care.

  1. What could you say or do if someone at school was being treated unfairly?
  2. How can you tell someone that something is wrong while still speaking kindly?
  3. What is one way our family could help someone who is struggling this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Southern California434 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020Jumu'ah Qur’an recitation 12:45 PM · Khutbah 1:00 PM · prayer 1:30 PMKhateebAsim BuyuksoyMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICSC71 khutbahs
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