2:49 Justice is the base…11:28 But I want you to…33:07 It is exactly like…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 25, 2026.

Justice must shape every part of life

ICPC Clifton · Farid Fahmy

“You cannot miss salah, and you cannot miss justice.”

The khateeb, at 33:07

Watch the khutbahFamily kit
In one sentence

Justice is inseparable from faith in Islam and must be practiced consistently toward Allah, oneself, family, enemies, non-Muslims, workers, and society.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines justice as Islam’s central purpose and a necessary sign of faith.
  2. Explains impartiality regardless of kinship, wealth, friendship, or hatred.
  3. Uses prophetic examples to emphasize justice toward enemies and non-Muslims.
  4. Applies justice to oneself, marriage, parenting, speech, and workers.
  5. Urges listeners to oppose wrongdoing rather than only defend personal rights.
  6. Concludes that justice is mandatory like salah and produces trust, stability, and prosperity.
Try this week
Do not favor one child over another or compare children negatively.
Treat one’s spouse fairly, including admitting fault during disagreements.
Control the nafs and avoid burdening oneself with sinful behavior.
Speak truthfully and avoid harmful exaggeration or hurtful words.
Stand against wrongdoing through appropriate action, speech, or inward rejection.
Pay workers fairly and on time.
Apply justice equally to Muslims and non-Muslims, friends and enemies.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 4Believers must stand firmly for justice, even against parents, relatives, the rich, or the poor.
Surah 5Hatred for someone must not cause a believer to abandon justice.
Surah 4Justice must be upheld even when the accused is a non-Muslim and the opposing side is Muslim.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Justice is the base for prosperity and for beauty in any society.”
ICPC Clifton · Clifton, NJ
Play from 2:49
“But I want you to understand that justice starts at home.”
ICPC Clifton · Clifton, NJ
Play from 11:28
“It is exactly like salah. You cannot miss salah, and you cannot miss justice.”
ICPC Clifton · Clifton, NJ
Play from 33:07
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that justice is central to our faith: we should give people their rights and treat them fairly. That includes people we dislike and people who do not share our religion. The khateeb asked us to begin at home by avoiding favoritism, treating our spouses fairly, and admitting when we are wrong instead of simply winning arguments. Even our words matter, because a hurtful joke can wrong someone, while a kind word can lift their spirits. Practicing justice every day pleases Allah and helps our families and communities grow in trust.

  1. What could you do to be fair when your friend has wronged someone else?
  2. What words help you feel fairly treated and respected at home?
  3. How could you help someone who has been hurt by a joke?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Passaic County, Clifton259 Pershing Rd, Clifton, NJ 07013KhateebFarid FahmyMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICPC Clifton76 khutbahs
Keep listening

More on Character & conduct

All on this topic
The strong is the one who controls himself while in anger.10:16Masjid Al-Noor · Waterloo, IA · Oct 31, 2026Control anger before it causes harmPeer pressure is an issue that is just as applicable to adults as it is to children.5:08The Rayyan Center · Plymouth, MI · Oct 31, 2026Adults must choose their influencesLowering your gaze is cleaner to your heart and fulfilling the amanah that Allah gave you.1:03:23Rahma Center · Lake Forest, CA · Oct 30, 2026Every trust from Allah must be honored