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Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2026.

Rediscover Islam through guidance and community

ICNVT · Souheil Ghannouchi

“What is it that Allah expects from you?”

The khateeb, at 5:13

Watch the khutbah

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Gratitude and dependence on Allah are presented as foundations of faith.
  2. Muslim conditions and failed reform efforts show the need to rediscover Islam.
  3. The early Muslim community succeeded through commitment, patience, night prayer, self-development, and human effort.
  4. Modern communities should be built around unity of purpose and unified leadership.
  5. Prophetic leadership is introduced through leading by example and consultation.
Try this week
Study the Quran for guidance and instructions, not only reward or barakah.
Practice gratitude by using Allah’s blessings for His sake.
Strengthen faith, character, and perseverance through self-development and night prayer.
Help build communities around shared purpose, leadership, and consultation.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 73Connected night prayer, measured recitation, a weighty mission, and patience.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“study the Quran to find to get directions instructions what is it that Allah expects from you what is it that you're supposed to do in life”
ICNVT · Fairfax, VA
Play from 5:13
“unity of purpose automatically they found themselves engaged in this tazkiyah”
ICNVT · Fairfax, VA
Play from 27:32
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Northern Virginia Trust4420 Shirley Gate Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030Jumu'ah 11:30 AM · 1:15 PM · 2:15 PMKhateebSouheil GhannouchiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICNVT108 khutbahs
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