14:42 wealth without work…31:11 do not let that fear…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 3, 2026.

Speak truth before silence enables oppression

MIC · Yassir Fazaga

“Do not let that fear of yours silence you from speaking the truth.”

The khateeb, at 31:11

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In one sentence

Believers must not remain silent before sin, oppression, and corrupt use of wealth, but align faith with ethical action and speak truth beginning within their own circles of influence.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Uses Quranic passages to condemn sin, unlawful gain, and religious leaders’ silence.
  2. Introduces seven contemporary moral failures: wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without humanity, religion without sacrifice, and politics without principles.
  3. Applies each failure to wealth, abuse, knowledge, commerce, science, worship, and political power.
  4. Argues that silence legitimizes falsehood and oppression, while speaking truth carries real social consequences.
  5. Redirects responsibility toward families, workplaces, communities, and each person’s circle of influence.
  6. Closes with prayers, a reminder to fast six days of Shawwal, and Quranic Friday-prayer recitations.
Try this week
Speak against falsehood, unlawful gains, and oppression instead of remaining silent.
Examine whether wealth is earned and spent lawfully, and use it to promote good.
Make sure knowledge, worship, and religious identity affect everyday behavior.
Start reform within your circle of influence, including family, coworkers, employees, and employers.
Fast six days of Shawwal.
Do not let fear prevent truthful speech.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 5:61-63Warns against professing belief while persisting in denial, sin, unlawful gain, and silence by religious authorities.
Quran 62:9-11Emphasizes leaving commerce for Friday remembrance, then seeking provision while remembering Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“wealth without work pleasure without conscience knowledge without character commerce without morality science without humanity religion without sacrifice and politics without principles”
MIC · Cordova, TN
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“do not let that fear of yours silence you from speaking the truth.”
MIC · Cordova, TN
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that faith should show up in how we earn, spend, learn, work, and treat other people. The speaker warns that wealth, pleasure, knowledge, commerce, science, religion, and politics become harmful when separated from conscience and moral responsibility. He also says that silence in the face of falsehood can allow wrongdoing to grow. Although we may care about problems around the world, we should begin with our families, workplaces, and communities. The khutbah closes by reminding us to fast six days of Shawwal and keep Allah in mind throughout our daily lives.

  1. How can we use what we know to help people rather than harm them?
  2. Where can our family make a positive difference this week?
  3. When is it hard to speak the truth, and what helps us stay courageous?
Where it was given

The masjid

Memphis Islamic Center10299 Humphrey Road, Cordova, TN 38018Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebYassir FazagaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at MIC35 khutbahs
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