Justice requires speaking up and following Quran
The khutbah argues that Muslims must recognize injustice as corruption, refuse silence, and return to the Quran and Sunnah as the lasting basis for justice, while holding firmly to Islamic beliefs about Isa's return.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Interprets al-Baqarah as condemning people who claim reform while causing corruption and harming innocents.
- Calls Muslims to reject silence, empathize with victims, and address both global injustice and local violence in Chicago.
- Argues that lasting solutions require the Quran, Sunnah, and divine law rather than man-made systems.
- Explains the Islamic belief that Isa was not crucified and will return near the end of time.
- Describes Isa's future role in affirming tawhid, removing false symbols, and establishing justice before closing with prayer and Salah.
In the khateeb's words
“you don't fix it by destroying innocent people and taking their lives away”
“we cannot continue to sit back and act like because it's not affected me directly I don't really care”
“the Quran and the Sunnah the Sharia of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is what would bring about the solutions that we are looking for for the entire world”
For the dinner table
The khateeb taught that harm cannot honestly be called reform, especially when innocent people lose their lives or access to food and healthcare. He urged Muslims not to remain silent, but to speak responsibly and help bring goodness both in the wider world and in Chicago. He presented the Quran and Sunnah as the lasting guide for justice and moral clarity. He also reviewed the Islamic belief that Jesus was not crucified, will return near the end of time, and will call people back to worshipping one God. The sermon ended by asking Allah for courage, relief from crises, and acceptance of our prayer.
- When have you found it hardest to speak up about harm or unfairness?
- What is one way our family could bring goodness to our neighborhood this week?
- How can we show that other people’s safety matters even when suffering feels far away?
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