14:18 Don't use this summer…15:33 Revenge is not the…26:23 This was not a…37:55 Just do the work.…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 11, 2026.

Reject revenge and serve the community

Masjid Ul Haqq

“Revenge is not the cause of a believer.”

The khateeb, at 15:33

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In one sentence

Muslims must reject emotional revenge and street justice, and instead pursue organized, prophetic justice through active service to and defense of the community.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Summer warning: do not waste the break in environments that destroy life and faith
  2. Revenge is not the believer's cause; justice, honor, and nobility are
  3. Street revenge and tribalism endanger souls and must be rejected
  4. Recent attacks on Muslims demand an organized, leader-led response, not emotion
  5. Examples from the Prophet's time and al-Mu'tasim show measured collective justice
  6. Muslims have grown soft and must stop making excuses for inaction
  7. Call to serve through masjid committees and mentor new Muslims
Try this week
Sign up as an NSYNC ambassador and mentor a new shahada
Attend Sunday's orientation for masjid committees
Volunteer for security, AV, health/human services, marriage, dawah, or youth committees
Avoid summer trips and situations that risk life, health, and faith
Pursue justice through proper channels, not personal revenge
Sharpen up on adhkar, Qur'an, and Arabic understanding
Support the masjid's 2026 fundraiser and meal program
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 12
Surah 55'Is there a reward for good other than good?' quoted to motivate voluntary service to the community
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Don't use this summer break to put yourself in a position where you spend the rest of next year trying to get your affairs in order.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 14:18
“Revenge is not the cause of a believer. Revenge is not the cause of the believer. Justice is.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 15:33
“This was not a knee-jerk reaction. This was not an emotional exchange. This was not all of a sudden, let me do something.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 26:23
“Just do the work. Let's just show up and do the work. Let's just show up and do the work.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 37:55
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us to use our free time to grow closer to Allah through Qur’an, adhkar, and learning. We were warned not to waste the summer on choices that could harm our faith, health, or future. Through the story of Yusuf, we learned that believers seek justice without being driven by revenge. The masjid also needs people to serve, mentor, protect, and support the community. Even when no one applauds our efforts, Allah sees them and rewards sincere work.

  1. What is one worship habit you want to strengthen this summer?
  2. How can you respond when someone hurts you without seeking revenge?
  3. What is one way our family could help the masjid or another person?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ul Haqq514 Islamic Way, Baltimore, MD 21217Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:15 PM; iqamah 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Ul Haqq48 khutbahs
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