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The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, May 2, 2026.

Soft hearts must stand against oppression

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“Where there is no mercy left, be sure to know there is no humanity left.”

The khateeb, at 19:37

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In one sentence

Muslims must keep their hearts soft and actively oppose oppression by speaking truth wisely, protecting the vulnerable, serving those in need, and trusting Allah’s ultimate justice.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Calls for taqwa while warning against normalizing injustice and zulm.
  2. Uses Quranic reminders to condemn the killing of innocent people and the oppression of children.
  3. Warns that hardened hearts and silence create moral danger and accountability before Allah.
  4. Urges listeners to speak truth wisely, protect children, and raise a generation committed to justice.
  5. Calls for active patience, sincere unseen deeds, service, and giving to suffering communities.
  6. Closes by affirming Muslim unity and praying for relief, justice, and steadfastness.
Try this week
Speak the truth about injustice with wisdom and responsibility.
Protect vulnerable people, especially children’s safety, dignity, and future.
Raise a generation that understands justice and does not normalize oppression.
Keep the heart soft through self-accountability and sincere worship.
Serve people in need and give support to suffering communities in Gaza, Iran, Sudan, and elsewhere.
Practice active patience with wisdom and taqwa.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 5Used to argue that unjustly killing one person carries the weight of killing all humanity.
Surah 14Used to reassure listeners that Allah is not unaware of what oppressors do.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Where there is no mercy left, be sure to know there is no humanity left.”
ICIE · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Play from 19:37
“Never hold back. Because it is verily our deeds that are gonna come to us in a qaber.”
ICIE · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Play from 37:46
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that oppression must never become something we simply accept as normal. He spoke about people suffering in Gaza, Sudan, Somalia, and Iran, and emphasized that children deserve safety, dignity, and protection. He urged us to keep our hearts soft and to speak for what is right with wisdom and responsibility. He connected awareness of Allah and accountability before Him with action: helping those in need, giving, and teaching our children justice. He also encouraged patient, active service and beautiful deeds even when nobody sees them, ending with prayers for relief, strength, and hearts that do not become hardened.

  1. What could you do this week to help someone feel safe, included, and respected?
  2. What helps you stay caring when you hear about people going through hard times?
  3. What kind deed could you do quietly, without needing anyone to notice?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of the Inland Empire9212 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701Jumu'ah 1:10 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICIE34 khutbahs
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