Daily growth helps Muslims resist division
“They divide the ummah so that they are easier to break apart.”
The khutbah argues that Muslims should resist distraction and division through daily moral improvement, independent thinking, unity, trust in Allah, and solidarity with the oppressed.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Warns that distractions and Shaytan’s gradual influence can pull people away from what matters.
- Uses the compounding power of one-percent improvement to emphasize steady moral growth and repentance.
- Connects division and propaganda to tyranny through the story of Musa and Fir'aun.
- Applies the warning to social media, AI, speech control, and contemporary oppression.
- Closes with calls for focus, truth, patience, courage, unity, and prayer for oppressed communities.
In the khateeb's words
“And each day, striving to be 1% better than the person you were yesterday.”
“That there's always the chance for you to become better. 1% at a time.”
“They divide the ummah so that they are easier to break apart.”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us to protect our attention from distractions and focus on what brings us closer to Allah. The khateeb encouraged us to aim for small, steady improvements, describing this as becoming 1% better each day. He emphasized Allah’s forgiveness and reminded us that past mistakes do not mean we should give up on becoming better. Through the example of pencils held together and the story of Musa, he encouraged unity and trust in Allah when we feel afraid. He also called us to read, think carefully, speak truth, and stand with people facing oppression.
- What is one small act of goodness you could practice every day this week?
- How could we act like the bundle of pencils when someone in our family is struggling?
- What could help you pause and think before sharing something upsetting online?
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