8:27 If you have a chance…16:26 This deen Was not…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 25, 2026.

Islam calls us to act now

ICSD, East County · Saad Eldegwy

“This deen was not meant to be practiced passively.”

The khateeb, at 16:26

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In one sentence

Because life and the Hour are uncertain, Muslims should keep doing good, worshipping, and serving society immediately and persistently while leaving results to Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. He introduces the hadith of planting a palm-tree shoot even as the Hour begins.
  2. He teaches that Islam commands beneficial action for oneself and others at all times.
  3. He urges listeners not to delay worship or good deeds, emphasizing that there is no retirement from ibadah.
  4. He presents Islam as action-oriented, calling believers to be both Salih and muslih through community engagement.
  5. He explains that believers are responsible for acting sincerely, not for guaranteeing immediate results, using Nuh and other prophets as examples.
  6. He closes with prayers for two hospitalized community members, prayer-time announcements, and a brief masjid-support reminder.
Try this week
Keep doing beneficial deeds for yourself and others regardless of circumstances.
Do not postpone good deeds or congregational prayer when you are able to attend.
Continue worship and service throughout life; there is no retirement from ibadah.
Be active in the wider community by enjoining good, opposing evil, and serving as a muslih.
Act for Allah's pleasure without demanding immediate visible results.
Pray for the two hospitalized community members and support the masjid generously.
Sources the khateeb cited
Musnad AhmadThe hadith of planting a small palm tree even as the Hour begins urges continued good action.
Sahih al-BukhariThe Prophet's vision of prophets with many, few, or no followers supports leaving results to Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If you have a chance To plant That Faseelah That Small palm tree In your hand Before The day of judgment Starts Please Do Plant it”
ICSD, East County · El Cajon, CA
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“This deen Was not meant To be practiced Passively This is An Action oriented Deen Do something Do khair Enjoying good Forbid evil”
ICSD, East County · El Cajon, CA
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb shared the Prophet’s teaching to plant a small palm tree if we still have the chance, even as the Day of Judgment approaches. He explained that we should keep doing good for ourselves and others, even when circumstances are difficult. He encouraged us to act on opportunities for good instead of putting them off, because tomorrow is not guaranteed. Our faith also calls us to help our communities and take an active role in the world around us. We seek Allah’s pleasure through our efforts and leave the results to Him, remembering that someone in a future generation may benefit from what we do today.

  1. What is one good deed you could do today that you have been putting off?
  2. How could our family help someone in our neighborhood this week?
  3. What could you start now that might help someone long after you have grown up?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of San Diego, East County833 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021Jumu'ah 11:30 AM Arabic · 12:15 PM English · 1:00 PM Arabic · 1:45 PM EnglishKhateebSaad EldegwyMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICSD, East County45 khutbahs
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