2:26 So our civic…9:21 Your job is to spread…12:05 I'm not going to tell…15:15 even if you have to…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Civic involvement is an Islamic duty

Masjid Sadar · Nazimool Saheb

“Our civic involvement, our involvement in society is an Islamic imperative.”

The khateeb, at 2:26

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In one sentence

Muslims should actively participate in civic life, vote according to conscience, support their communities, and pursue justice and peace as an Islamic duty.

The khutbah in 4 steps

  1. Election uncertainty is addressed through prophetic precedent and the Islamic imperative of civic involvement.
  2. The migration to Abyssinia and King Negus illustrate Muslim engagement amid Islamophobia and political tension.
  3. Muslims are urged to treat their current city as home and serve through education, politics, and public institutions.
  4. Listeners are encouraged to vote, support Muslim businesses, care about oppressed communities, and pray for those suffering.
Try this week
Participate in local civic life and vote according to conscience.
Seek involvement in education, schools, city councils, and other public institutions.
Support efforts that protect vulnerable residents and pursue justice.
Support Muslim businesses, even when that requires extra travel or modest extra cost.
Pray for people suffering in Palestine and other affected regions.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 90Used to connect the Prophet’s relationship with a city to civic belonging and contribution.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So our civic involvement, our involvement in society is an Islamic imperative. It means that Muslims must be involved in the community.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
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“Your job is to spread peace. and to feed those who are hungry. Did he say to feed the Muslims? No! Feed those who are hungry.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
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“I'm not going to tell you who to vote for, right? That's not my job. But vote your conscience. Use your conscience. Go out there.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
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“even if you have to drive another two or three miles to go to a Muslim business to support that business for survival, it becomes part of your duty as a believer.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that our faith calls us to care for the community where we live. He encouraged involvement in schools, community life, and the political process, while leaving the choice of whom to vote for to each person’s conscience. Drawing on the Prophet’s example, he emphasized spreading peace, feeding hungry people, and protecting those who need support. He also connected taqwa with thoughtful everyday choices, including helping one another and supporting Muslim businesses. He closed by expressing concern for people who are suffering and praying for relief and healing.

  1. How could we help someone who is hungry feel welcomed and respected?
  2. When someone else succeeds, what could we say or do to show that we are happy for them?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Sadar & Community Center216 Ernston Rd, Parlin, NJ 08859Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 1:45 PMKhateebNazimool SahebMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Sadar69 khutbahs
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