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Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 30, 2026.

The Quran is our source of honor

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“We have to exert an effort to hold on to this Quran.”

The khateeb, at 12:29

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In one sentence

The Quran is the community’s true source of guidance and honor, so Muslims must learn, embody, and support it while acting as reformers through informed civic participation.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Quran is presented as the final revelation and criterion for truth, faith, worship, character, and disputes.
  2. True honor comes from one's relationship with the Quran rather than lineage, status, education, wealth, or appearance.
  3. The people of the Quran should memorize it, guard its boundaries, live by it, and support its teaching.
  4. Hadiths portray the Quran as a companion, intercessor, or prosecutor in the Hereafter.
  5. Muslims must move beyond private piety and become reformers who improve the society around them.
  6. Using the ship analogy, the speaker urges informed voting and civic participation, especially regarding Texas school-board education and elections.
Try this week
Memorize as much of the Quran as possible.
Help someone else, especially a child, memorize the Quran.
Guard the Quran’s boundaries and establish its teachings in daily life.
Become involved in improving the surrounding society.
Research election issues and candidates before voting.
Vote when eligible, including in school-board and local elections.
Help elderly people or first-time young voters reach the polls.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to define religion as sincere support for Allah, His Book, His Messenger, leaders, and Muslims.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“people in reality in essence are not distinguished by their lineage ancestry or their color they are not distinguished by their positions or jobs”
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“if you are not at the table you are on the menu that's what they say”
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Where it was given

The masjid

Mesquite Islamic Center (MIC)2403 Franklin Drive, Mesquite, TX 75150Jumu'ah “Arabic (1:30 PM)” and “English (2:30 PM)” under “Jummah Khutba.”ArchiveAll khutbahs at Mesquite Islamic Center31 khutbahs
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