9:29 there is no such thing…16:43 But are we doing what…28:14 When Allah and His…
The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Faith means resisting wrong in a corrupt world

EPIC · Nadim Bashir

“There is no such thing called a picture perfect society.”

The khateeb, at 9:29

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In one sentence

In a corrupt and painful world, Muslims should see life as a test, trust Allah's wisdom and promised justice, examine their own conduct, and resist wrong within their capacity.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Opens with suffering in Gaza, Lebanon, India, France, and the execution of Marcellus Williams, asking when Allah's help will come.
  2. Explains that no society is perfect, including Makkah and Madinah, and that corruption makes faith a test.
  3. Encourages hope and tawakkul: gratitude in good times, patience in hardship, and trust in Allah's larger plan.
  4. Reminds listeners that worldly power is temporary and complete justice awaits the Day of Judgment.
  5. Urges personal accountability for injustice within marriages, families, workplaces, and the Muslim community.
  6. Calls listeners to oppose wrong according to their capacity, speak up, make responsible financial choices, remember the oppressed, and teach children moral principles.
  7. Closes with supplications for the oppressed, stronger faith, forgiveness, and mercy.
Try this week
Do not lose hope in Allah; practice tawakkul during hardship.
Examine whether you are committing injustice against family members, spouses, employees, employers, leaders, or community members.
Oppose wrongdoing according to your capacity: physically when able, verbally through speech or social media, and at minimum by rejecting it inwardly.
Resume principled financial choices and boycotts made in response to the suffering in Gaza.
Keep speaking up for justice and teach children that right remains right and wrong remains wrong.
Make dua for the oppressed, forgiveness, mercy, and strong iman, including supplications associated with Yunus.
Donate to the masjid's programs, as requested in the closing announcement.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“there is no such thing called a picture perfect society.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 9:29
“But are we doing what we need to do on our end? No, we're not anymore.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 16:43
“When Allah and His Prophet, peace be upon him, says something is right and we need to stand up for it, we will stand up for it.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 28:14
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Nadim reminded us that the world has never been perfect, and difficult circumstances test how we live our faith. When we feel heartbroken about suffering in Gaza and elsewhere, he encouraged us to keep trusting Allah and making dua, even when we do not understand what is happening. He reminded us that Allah will bring justice and that we should ask Him for mercy for ourselves. He also asked us to look honestly at how we treat people at home and in our communities, and to put right our own unfair behavior. As a family, we can keep caring, use our words to stand up for justice, make thoughtful choices about spending, and teach one another to stand up for what is right.

  1. What is one way we can make sure everyone in our family is treated fairly?
  2. When sad news feels overwhelming, what helps you turn to Allah and keep caring?
Where it was given

The masjid

East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMKhateebNadim BashirMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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