27:17 Make sure that You…29:01 History is being…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 8, 2025.

Serve others through civic action

Mosque Foundation · Jafar Hawa

“History is being written, and you have the choice to be part of it.”

The khateeb, at 29:01

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Muslims should reject self-marginalization, participate constructively in civic life, and support people whose values embody service, mercy, justice, dignity, and solidarity with the oppressed.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Prayers for Gaza and Sudan lead into reflections on recent local election victories.
  2. Immigrants and Muslims are urged not to accept second-class status or Islamophobic portrayals.
  3. The speaker argues that values, service, and wisdom matter more than wealth or political smear campaigns.
  4. Listeners are reminded that one election is not a total communal victory and that everyone has responsibilities.
  5. Support for Gaza and Palestine is presented as a test of commitment to justice and opposition to oppression.
  6. The khutbah calls for voting, youth engagement, constructive action, and confidence in publicly living Islamic values.
Try this week
Participate in elections and offer votes to people who serve others and uphold justice.
Encourage children and young people to engage responsibly in civic and political life.
Study Islam through the Qur'an and Sunnah rather than judging Islam solely by Muslims' successes or failures.
Remain positive and do not obstruct work that contains genuine good.
Stand with Gaza, Palestine, and other oppressed people by supporting those who advocate for justice.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 33:70-71Used in the opening exhortation to fear Allah, speak truthfully, and obey Allah and His Messenger.
Quran 49:13Used to frame ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity as an opportunity for mutual knowledge, with honor tied to piety.
Quran 30:2-4Used to explain why believers rejoiced at the Romans' victory as fellow People of the Book.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Make sure that You support those Who deserve And what we witness Nowadays Is sufficient”
Mosque Foundation · Bridgeview, IL
Play from 27:17
“History is being written And you have the choice To be Part of it Or to be left Out of it”
Mosque Foundation · Bridgeview, IL
Play from 29:01
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah began by praying for people in Gaza, Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, and other places facing oppression. It said immigrants and Muslims should not see themselves as second-class or apologize for their identity; our faith teaches mercy, justice, dignity, and service to everyone. Recent election victories were presented as a reminder that values and community effort can matter more than money or attacks, and that each person should participate rather than wait for someone else to fix society. The speaker urged people to vote, encourage young people to engage responsibly, support those who stand with the oppressed, and avoid obstructing good work. He ended by reminding us that history is being written and we can choose to serve humanity within it.

  1. What values should we look for when deciding whom to support?
  2. What would being part of history look like for our family?
Where it was given

The masjid

Mosque Foundation7360 W 93rd St, Bridgeview, IL 60455Jumu'ah 12:30 PM & 2:00 PMKhateebJafar HawaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Mosque Foundation52 khutbahs
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