Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 10, 2025.
Put others before your own comfort
“The default is giving love, providing love, being a space of love first before questioning.”
In one sentence
True taqwa is lived by cultivating the Ansar’s selfless love: putting others, especially newcomers and people in need, ahead of personal comfort and acting for justice and communal care.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Opens with standard khutbah praise, taqwa, submission, and blessings upon the Prophet.
- Reflects on Palestine, Sudan, Syria, local oppression, and the continuing work toward justice.
- Introduces īthār, or preferring others over oneself, with everyday and Ramadan examples.
- Calls listeners to examine their priorities, overcome ego, and serve those in need.
- Closes with reminders about taqwa and prayers for forgiveness, peace, and love.
Try this week
Get your priorities straight by examining attention to family and community needs.
Practice īthār by letting others go first in small situations, such as meals or seating.
Welcome newcomers with love, information, food, and an offer of help before questioning them.
Do something tangible for people in urgent need rather than focusing only on personal comfort.
Pray for forgiveness, peace, and love in the community.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The default is love. The default is giving love. Providing love, being a space of love first before questioning.”
“They give, meaning the ansar, the people that are helping, the people that are welcoming, they give the immigrants preference over themselves, even though they may be in need.”
“It's the ego that comes in between us. It's the ego that separates us. It's the ego that prevents me from seeing my own brother and sister that is going through situations in my own household.”
“But we really need to put out what are we doing, truly doing towards those that are truly in need.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that taqwa is not only something we feel in prayer; it should shape how we treat people. The Ansar welcomed the immigrants with love and often preferred their needs over their own. We are encouraged to welcome newcomers, notice suffering around us, and put service ahead of selfishness. We should care for our own responsibilities while still making room to help others. The sermon ends by asking Allah to give us peaceful, loving hearts.
- How can our family show love through an action, not just words?
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