7:27 The one that we…18:12 we should not be blind…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2026.

Reject corrupt leaders and oppose wrongdoing

Al Madinah Masjid

“Today we see the opposite and we don't talk about it.”

The khateeb, at 18:12

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In one sentence

Leadership in prayer and community life is a grave trust, so Muslims must reject unfit, oppressive, arrogant, dishonest, and disobedient leaders while cultivating principled leadership and opposing wrongdoing through responsible local participation.

The khutbah in 4 steps

  1. Continues the previous khutbah’s discussion of qualifications for an imam or leader by examining their opposites.
  2. Explains why oppressors, arrogant people, fasiqeen, disbelievers, liars, and those combining these traits are unfit to lead.
  3. Warns against obeying corrupt authorities and connects failed leadership to the loss of amanah and Pharaoh’s example.
  4. Calls Muslims to register and vote locally to help prevent wrongdoing, then closes with announcements and supplications.
Try this week
Assess anyone seeking to lead prayer or community affairs against honesty, humility, justice, and obedience to Allah.
Do not blindly obey people who demand obedience to oppressive or corrupt authorities.
If unregistered, register to vote with the volunteers; vote locally to oppose wrongdoing.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUses the narration that the Hour approaches when the trust is lost and authority is given to wrong people.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The one that we follow. The one that we can copy their actions.”
Al Madinah Masjid · San Antonio, TX
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“we should not be blind to see these matters look how serious they are yet today we see the opposite and we don't talk about it”
Al Madinah Masjid · San Antonio, TX
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah taught that leadership is a serious trust, whether it is leading prayer or guiding a community. The speaker warned us not to follow people who are oppressive, arrogant, dishonest, openly disobedient, or unfit for responsibility. He reminded us that an imam is someone people follow and imitate, and he used the Prophet’s respect for a young companion to show how good leaders are developed. He urged Muslims to take local civic responsibility seriously by registering and voting to help prevent wrongdoing. The khutbah ended with community announcements, prayers for the sick and deceased, and prayers for people facing hardship around the world.

  1. What makes someone a leader you can safely imitate?
  2. How can we notice when wrong behavior starts feeling normal?
  3. What is one responsible way our family can help our local community this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al Madinah Masjid (MCECC)5281 Casa Bella St, San Antonio, TX 78249ArchiveAll khutbahs at Al Madinah Masjid28 khutbahs
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