3:17 i think too many of us…5:05 if there's no life…14:31 the best of the people…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 18, 2026.

Muslims must serve all humanity

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“If there's no life after death, this life don't make no sense.”

The khateeb, at 5:05

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In one sentence

Because Allah has made Muslims the best people for humanity, believers must use their faith, wealth, and collective effort to benefit everyone while living for the afterlife.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Allah’s declaration that Muslims are the best of people carries responsibility.
  2. The Prophet’s example and belief in the afterlife give Muslim identity its purpose.
  3. Muslims should serve all humanity rather than benefiting only themselves.
  4. Community action against drugs, oppression, and social harm can create real change.
  5. Believers should make sustained effort, invite others to Islam, and serve their communities.
Try this week
Serve and benefit people beyond the Muslim community.
Use collective effort to help oppressed people and confront harmful problems.
Make sincere effort to invite others toward Islam.
Invest time and wealth in lasting good rather than temporary entertainment or status.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“i think too many of us think that we as muslims only supposed to benefit the muslims no for mankind”
CVIC · Chino, CA
Play from 3:17
“if there's no life after death this life don't make no sense”
CVIC · Chino, CA
Play from 5:05
“the best of the people those who are best to mankind not best to the muslims as to mankind we can make a difference in this country”
CVIC · Chino, CA
Play from 14:31
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Siraj Wahaj reminded us that being Muslim is a blessing that comes with a responsibility to help others. He emphasized that our care should reach all people, including those who do not share our faith. Through stories about his masjid’s work against drugs in its neighborhood, he showed how a community can make a difference through service. He asked us to consider who benefits from our spending and to remember the life of the hereafter when choosing our priorities. He also shared how he accepted help correcting his prayer direction, giving us a simple example of humility. His invitation was to be grateful for our faith and put it into action.

  1. When someone helps you fix a mistake, what makes it easier to listen?
  2. How could our family use some time or money to help someone else?
Where it was given

The masjid

Chino Valley Islamic Center4711 Chino Ave, Chino, CA 91710Jumu'ah First Jummah 1:10 PM · Second Jummah 2:10 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at CVIC59 khutbahs
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