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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.

Share Islam through mercy and justice

ISCJ · M Shallan

“The world needs the justice of Islam.”

The khateeb, at 11:19

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In one sentence

Muslims should confidently learn, embody, and share Islam’s mercy, justice, and moral principles while correcting false narratives through honest, gentle everyday interactions.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. At-Tufayl ibn Amr al-Dawsi hears Islam directly instead of accepting Meccan propaganda.
  2. His sharing of Islam with his family illustrates that Muslims should not hoard its values.
  3. The khutbah explains khayra ummatin and ma’ruf as bringing justice, mercy, and known moral truths to people.
  4. Examples from Gaza, schools, and Islamophobia show how ordinary conversations and visible Muslim identity can challenge false narratives.
  5. The Prophet’s advice to At-Tufayl reframes da’wah as gentle, kind, and prayerful.
  6. Listeners receive two takeaways: show Islam openly and learn enough to answer questions honestly.
Try this week
Show your Muslim identity openly among coworkers, classmates, neighbors, and friends.
Learn Islam’s basic teachings so you can answer common questions.
Answer when you know; when you do not know, say so and return with an answer.
Share Islam’s justice, mercy, morality, and principles without forcing conversion.
Speak gently and kindly, and make du’a for people who are unreceptive.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The world needs the justice of Islam. The world needs the mercy of Islam.”
ISCJ · Monmouth Junction, NJ
Play from 11:19
“The world wants to know that you're Muslim because they're going to ask you questions. If you know, answer. If you don't, say I don't know, I'll come back to you.”
ISCJ · Monmouth Junction, NJ
Play from 15:17
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

At-Tufayl ibn Amr al-Dawsi first believed warnings about the Prophet, but he chose to listen directly and recognized the beauty and justice of Islam. His story teaches that Muslims should not let others define Islam for them or keep its values hidden. We should share Islam’s mercy, justice, and morality with the people around us, especially when false narratives spread. Sharing does not mean forcing conversion; it means being visible, answering honestly, and admitting when we need to learn. The khutbah ends by urging us to study Islam, speak gently, and offer its beauty through everyday conversations.

  1. When have you seen someone misunderstand Islam, and how could you respond kindly?
  2. What is one part of Islam’s mercy or justice you could explain to a friend?
  3. What would you say if someone asked you a question about Islam that you could not answer?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Central Jersey4145 Route 1 South, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852Jumu'ah Jummah at 12:00 PM, 1:10 PM & 3:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ISCJ40 khutbahs
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