36:51 this is the time to…39:08 we need to stand up,…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 24, 2026.

Use your vote to protect your community

Madinah Masjid

“We need to go to the ballot.”

The khateeb, at 39:08

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In one sentence

Muslims living in the United States should use their voting rights, especially in local and education-board elections, to hold representatives accountable and protect their community’s future.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Explains elections as citizens’ opportunity to choose representatives and assess their promises.
  2. Urges listeners to participate in the current election across congressional, Senate, state, county, and local races.
  3. Emphasizes Dallas County voting logistics and Madina Masjid’s election center.
  4. Warns that education-board decisions may shape how Islam and Muslims are presented to children.
  5. Closes by urging civic participation to protect rights and children’s future.
Try this week
Evaluate whether representatives have fulfilled their promises and protected constituents’ rights.
Vote in the current election, including local, county, congressional, Senate, and education-board races.
Use Madina Masjid’s election center after Jumu’ah if voting in Dallas County.
Vote during the stated Dallas County hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“this is the time to wake up, this is the time to stand up”
Madinah Masjid · Carrollton, TX
Play from 36:51
“we need to stand up, we need to dance our vote, we need to go to the ballot”
Madinah Masjid · Carrollton, TX
Play from 39:08
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that living in a democracy gives us a responsibility to use our voice. The speaker urged Muslims to examine whether representatives keep their promises and protect people’s rights. He especially emphasized local races and the Board of Education because school decisions shape what children learn about Islam and Muslims. Families were encouraged to learn the ballot, vote, and use Madina Masjid’s election center. The message was that thoughtful civic participation can help protect our community’s future.

  1. What does it mean to use your voice responsibly in a community?
  2. Which local decision most affects our family, and why?
  3. What should we learn about a candidate before deciding how to vote when we are old enough?
Where it was given

The masjid

Madinah Masjid of Carrollton2180 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006Jumu'ah 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Madinah Masjid7 khutbahs
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