Oppression harms others and must be repaired
“Oppression leads to bloodshed as most wars and fights happen due to worldly rivalry and unjust transgression against the guidance of the almighty creator.”
Oppression is a grave sin rooted in arrogance and injustice, so believers must avoid harming others, defend themselves without transgression, and repair wrongs before Judgment.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Defines oppression as arrogance, injustice, tyranny, and violating others’ rights.
- Distinguishes oppression of oneself from oppression of others, including broken repentance, envy, and gossip.
- Warns that rivalry and unchecked oppression spread hatred, bloodshed, and social harm.
- Explains that the wronged may defend themselves and seek justice without becoming aggressors.
- Applies the warning to unpaid workers, orphan property, family relationships, and severing kinship ties.
- Urges repentance, forgiveness, and settling disputes before the Hereafter.
- Closes by warning about the supplication of the oppressed and Allah’s eventual support for justice.
In the khateeb's words
“being an oppressor is an ugly awful character which compiling arrogance transgression and an unjust devotion and unjust elevation of the self beyond beyond its actual worth resulting in violating the rights of others”
“oppression leads to bloodshed as most wars and fights happen due to worldly rivalry and unjust transgression against the guidance of the almighty creator”
“if you are oppressed you have to defend yourself it is a defensive mechanism not oppressed not not transgress or not to be on the attack”
“we all must seek forgiveness from those we have wronged and resolve dispute of any injustice”
For the dinner table
Today's khutbah reminded us that Allah commands justice and forbids oppression, whether it is great or small. The khateeb explained that pride, envy, and competition over wealth can lead us to hurt others, while humility helps us treat people fairly. He gave everyday examples, including delaying a worker's pay and being harsh or neglectful toward family members. He also reminded us that people who are wronged may seek justice without becoming unjust themselves, and that Allah hears the prayers of the oppressed. We can take this message home by treating our family kindly, respecting other people's rights, and asking forgiveness and making things right when we have caused harm.
- What would it look like to disagree with someone while still being humble and fair?
- What is one way we can show more kindness to each other at home this week?
- When we hurt someone, what can we do to make things right after saying sorry?
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