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Musa defended the oppressed, not supremacy

OCIF · Tarik Ata

“When he entered into an agreement, he fulfilled that agreement.”

The khateeb, at 16:28

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Musa is separate from Zionism and that Muslims should follow his example by honoring agreements, practicing humility, rejecting oppression, and calling even oppressors toward monotheism and repentance.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with praise of Allah and reminders about piety and truthful speech.
  2. Responds to an ADL leader’s claim linking Zionism to Musa, emphasizing Musa’s defense of the oppressed.
  3. Uses Musa’s fulfilled agreement and humility as prophetic examples, contrasting them with Zionist supremacy.
  4. Reasserts that prophets called everyone, including Pharaoh, toward monotheism, repentance, mercy, and justice.
  5. Prays for people suffering in Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, Kashmir, Burma, and elsewhere.
  6. Gives mosque etiquette, condolences, volunteering, and community-event announcements before prayer.
Try this week
Wear clean, appropriate clothing and a pleasant scent when coming to the mosque.
Speak quietly in prayer halls so others can worship with focus.
Make dua for the deceased and for people suffering in affected communities.
Volunteer for Ramadan according to the time available.
Register for the annual bazaar and attend the Quran night and Ramadan workshop.
Support the Muslim TV Kids film by taking children to see it.
Straighten prayer rows, stand shoulder-to-shoulder, and fill gaps.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 4:1Opening reminder of shared human origin, kinship, and accountability to Allah.
Quran 33:70-71Opening exhortation to fear Allah and speak rightly.
Quran 51:59Used to warn that oppressors face punishment resembling that of earlier oppressors.
Quran 28:27-28Used to illustrate Musa fulfilling an eight-to-ten-year agreement.
Quran 79:17-18Used to show Musa calling Pharaoh toward purification and truth.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Another characteristic of Musa is that when he entered into an agreement, he fulfilled that agreement. He didn't betray it.”
OCIF · Mission Viejo, CA
Play from 16:28
“because of Musa's humility, Allah honored him by speaking to him directly. This is an honor who Allah did not give to anyone else except the Prophet alayhi salatu wasalam.”
OCIF · Mission Viejo, CA
Play from 17:37
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that Prophet Musa was a prophet of justice, humility, and faith, not oppression. He kept his agreements and called even Pharaoh toward truth, so we should reject injustice and avoid placing people above others because of things they cannot choose. We should show mercy, invite people toward faith, and pray for those suffering around the world. At home and in the mosque, we can serve others, respect worship spaces, and help create focused prayer. The announcements also encouraged volunteering, learning together, and supporting community projects.

  1. What agreement can you honor more carefully this week?
  2. How can our family serve someone else with humility?
  3. What helps people pray with better focus at the mosque?
Where it was given

The masjid

Orange County Islamic Foundation23581 Madero #101, Mission Viejo, CA 92691Jumu'ah Arabic 12:15 PM · English 1:15 PMKhateebTarik AtaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at OCIF38 khutbahs
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