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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 9, 2026.

Justice and unity with our neighbors

Sufaraa Center

“The same law that protected our mosque also protects our neighbors.”

The khateeb, at 12:57

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In one sentence

Muslims should respond to community opposition and social division with balanced justice, honest self-criticism, lawful civic participation, neighborly relationships, and unity rather than extremism.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces McKinney mosque expansion and its unanimous city-council approval despite public opposition.
  2. Warns that fear, misinformation, polarization, and extremism undermine justice and social cohesion.
  3. Urges Muslims to apply justice consistently, including when criticism comes from within or outside the community.
  4. Calls for respecting neighbors, following local laws, using contextual wisdom, and building relationships.
  5. Affirms the rule of law while encouraging Muslims to defend their rights and serve their neighbors.
  6. Concludes with youth education, interfaith mutual aid during hardship, unity, and prayers for justice.
Try this week
Stay away from political and religious extremism, hatred, and misinformation.
Listen to legitimate neighborhood concerns and correct Muslim community mistakes.
Follow local laws and avoid blocking neighbors' parking, businesses, homes, or comfort.
Use wisdom by considering the time, place, audience, and consequences of one's words.
Build genuine relationships with neighbors before and alongside building institutions.
Reach out to and assist neighbors during floods, fires, storms, and other hardships.
Learn about Sufra al-Qur'an's teen program to support children's identity and questions.
Defend Muslim rights lawfully while protecting neighbors' rights as well.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 5:8Supports standing for justice even when disliking a people or community.
Quran 2:143Presents Muslims as a balanced, moderate community.
Quran 16:125Supports inviting others to Islam with wisdom and good instruction.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The same law that protected our mosque also protects our neighbors.”
Sufaraa Center · Prosper, TX
Play from 12:57
“Relationship destroys stereotype much faster than the argument we need to build those relationships now.”
Sufaraa Center · Prosper, TX
Play from 16:19
“The flood does not check our faith before it enters our home and our mercy should not check our neighbor's faith before it enters there.”
Sufaraa Center · Prosper, TX
Play from 20:15
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah used the approval of a new masjid in McKinney to reflect on justice, responsibility, and community. The khateeb reminded us to reject hatred and extremism and to be fair even toward people we disagree with. He also asked us to recognize our own mistakes, listen to genuine complaints, and respect our neighbors’ parking, homes, and businesses. Being part of our community means building relationships and helping make life better for everyone around us. When hardship comes, neighbors need one another, and our care should reach people of every faith.

  1. How could we make coming to the masjid easier for the people who live or work nearby?
  2. What helps you listen fairly when someone says something you disagree with?
Where it was given

The masjid

Sufaraa Center291 S Preston Rd, Prosper, TX 75078, USA
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