Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2026.
A stronger community begins with taqwa
“Taqwa is simply being mindful of Allah.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that a righteous Muslim society begins with individual taqwa and grows through honoring brotherhood, caring for one another, and taking daily responsibility for improving the community.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Personal righteousness is presented as the starting point for a righteous ummah.
- Taqwa is defined as mindfulness of Allah that filters choices through what pleases Him.
- Muslim brotherhood is framed as a binding contract with mutual rights and obligations.
- The Prophet's practice of checking on absent companions illustrates communal coherence and relationship-building.
- Listeners are urged to prioritize quality over numbers and ask daily how they can improve lives, serve society, and prevent harm.
- The khutbah closes with supplications for guidance, healing, relief, and protection for the community.
Try this week
Filter important decisions through what is more beloved to Allah, not merely what is more profitable.
Guide fellow Muslims when they do wrong, approaching them as brothers or sisters rather than criticizing them.
Check up on people who stop attending or appear to be struggling.
Ask each morning how you can improve someone's life, contribute to society, or withhold harm.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Taqwa is simply being mindful of Allah. If you have two choices. You ask yourself. You don't say which one is more profitable to me in this dunya. You will say which one is more beloved to Allah.”
“That is a contract. That you're signing. Between you and them. And every contract has obligations and rights.”
“Can I make somebody's life better? Can I contribute into my society? Can I withhold a harm.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that a better Muslim community begins with each person working on their own heart and choices. The speaker explains taqwa as remembering Allah before making decisions and asking what pleases Him most. He reminds us that Muslim brotherhood carries real responsibilities, including guiding one another kindly and checking in when someone disappears. He ends by urging everyone to ask each morning how they can improve someone's life, serve society, or prevent harm.
- What is one choice this week where you can ask what Allah loves most?
- Who might need a kind check-in from our family?
- How could you make someone’s life better tomorrow?
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