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The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.

Honor comes from Islam, not approval

Highland Masjid · Abdullah Al-Hajj

“We should be proud of being Muslims.”

The khateeb, at 5:56

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In one sentence

Muslims should proudly live by Islam, Quran, and Sunnah, finding true honor and ultimate success through faith rather than social approval or imitation.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Praises Allah and emphasizes Islam as the greatest blessing.
  2. Reflects on 9/11, rejects terrorism as Islamic, and urges Muslims not to hide their identity.
  3. Uses Umar ibn al-Khattab’s humble journey to Bayt al-Maqdis to show that honor comes through Islam.
  4. Warns against uncritical imitation while encouraging kindness and respect toward non-Muslims.
  5. Uses Quranic verses and hadith to emphasize taqwa, moral responsibility, reliance on Allah, and the sanctity of believers’ lives.
  6. Concludes with prayers for Muslims and Gaza, reminders about the Hereafter, and masjid announcements.
Try this week
Do not hide Muslim identity; visibly practice Islam and, for sisters, wear hijab outside when appropriate.
Follow the Quran and Sunnah, maintain salah, siyam, and Quran engagement.
Command good, forbid evil, and show kindness and respect to non-Muslims while inviting them toward Islam.
Attend the weekly halaqah after Maghrib, bring family, and participate in the community gathering.
Donate to the masjid on the way out.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe Prophet warns that Muslims will closely imitate earlier communities.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We should be proud of being Muslims We should not hide our identity as Muslims We should be happy that we are Muslims”
Highland Masjid · Highland, IN
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“Islam does not call to terrorism Islam is a deen of peace and love So we should be proud of our deen”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that being Muslim is one of Allah’s greatest gifts, so we should not hide our faith or feel ashamed of it. He used Umar ibn al-Khattab’s humble journey to Bayt al-Maqdis to teach that true honor comes from Islam, not wealth or status. We can be kind and respectful to non-Muslims while keeping our deepest loyalty to Allah and the Muslim community. The khutbah emphasized protecting innocent life, following the Quran and Sunnah, and looking beyond this short life to the Hereafter. This week, our family can pray, worship, attend the halaqah, and let our faith show through good character.

  1. What is one part of being Muslim that makes you grateful or proud?
  2. How can we show kindness to someone while staying true to our faith?
  3. What is one Quran or Sunnah practice our family can strengthen this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Illiana Islamic Association9608 Spring St, Highland, IN 46322Jumu'ah 12:00 PM & 1:00 PMKhateebAbdullah Al-HajjMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Highland Masjid11 khutbahs
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