True success requires unity and justice
“Will it be the guidance of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala?”
True success begins with taqwa and becomes a communal mission through Quran-guided unity, standing for justice, and using our blessings to support truth amid oppression.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Defines taqwa as consciousness of Allah, freedom from worldly fear, and preparation for death.
- Connects personal taqwa with holding firmly to Allah’s guidance and avoiding destructive division.
- Uses the Battle of Bu'ath and the transformation of Yathrib into Medina to illustrate faith’s power to unite people.
- Defines communal success as calling toward good, opposing injustice, and standing for truth.
- Urges the community to use its resources, education, talent, and advocacy for justice while remaining guided by Allah.
- Closes with prayers for unity, relief from oppression, and the liberation of oppressed communities.
In the khateeb's words
“And we have that opportunity to follow in their example. To be Ansar in our times. To be people who stand up for the truth in our times.”
“The question is my dear brothers and sisters. What will we hold on to as this transformation is taking place? Will it be the guidance of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala? Or will we be swept away in the commotion?”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that taqwa means being mindful of Allah, following His guidance, and preparing to meet Him through our good deeds. He encouraged us to be content with what we have and to remember that our purpose is greater than chasing worldly pleasures. He explained that unity leaves room for different opinions, and that faith can bring hearts together, as it did for the people of Medina. Real success, he said, comes from standing up for what is right and resisting injustice, rather than collecting likes, followers, or wealth. As a family, we can follow the generous example of the Ansar by welcoming others and using the blessings Allah has given us to help our community.
- What is something you already have that you want to thank Allah for today?
- How could you stay kind and work together with someone whose opinion differs from yours?
- Who could we help feel welcome this week, and what could we do for them?
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