2:37 this ayah teaches us…6:02 wherever there are…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 18, 2026.

Taqwa means treating people fairly

Islamic Education Center, · Javad Saadatmand

“Taqwa is not only about our relationship with Allah it is also about how we treat other people.”

The khateeb, at 2:37

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In one sentence

True taqwa requires practicing justice and fairness toward others, not merely performing worship.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces taqwa through Quran 5:8 and connects piety with justice.
  2. Explains justice as choosing what is right over personal desire.
  3. Applies justice to family, teaching, employment, and business.
  4. Uses Imam Ali's correction of a judge to illustrate impartial treatment.
  5. Calls listeners to fair speech, impartiality, and protection of people's rights.
Try this week
Be fair in personal judgments.
Speak honestly and fairly.
Avoid favoritism among children, friends, and coworkers.
Do not disregard someone's rights because another person is wealthy or powerful.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 5:8Used to argue that justice is closer to taqwa.
Surah 103Recited as a closing reminder about faith, righteous action, truth, and patience.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“this ayah teaches us that taqwa is not only about our relationship with Allah it is also about how we treat other people”
Islamic Education Center, · Glendale Heights, IL
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“wherever there are people's rights justice must also be present”
Islamic Education Center, · Glendale Heights, IL
Play from 6:02
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that taqwa is not only about prayer and worship. It also means treating people fairly, even when fairness does not benefit us. Justice should shape how we treat family members, students, workers, customers, and people with less wealth or power. This week, we can practice honest speech, avoid favoritism, and protect other people's rights.

  1. What does fairness look like in our family?
  2. Why might people treat wealthy or powerful people differently?
  3. What is one fair action you can take this week?
Where it was given

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Islamic Education Center, IEC Husaini, Chicago1269 Goodrich Ave, Glendale Heights, IL 60139Jumu'ah “Fridays to 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Salaat-ul-Jumu’a.”KhateebJavad SaadatmandMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Islamic Education Center,20 khutbahs
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