12:41 meanwhile he could be…14:18 this is the kind of…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 7, 2025.

Islam calls us to serve the vulnerable

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In one sentence

Islam should produce humble, justice-seeking service to others, while born Muslims must guard against complacency, superficial judgment, and failure to guide those seeking truth.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Opens with praise, taqwa, and Qur'anic reminders.
  2. Shares a convert's response to backlash, contrasting Islam with hedonism and injustice.
  3. Warns against judging converts superficially and taking inherited faith for granted.
  4. Calls the community to support seekers, pursue da'wah and justice, and serve the oppressed.
  5. Closes with prayers for guidance, families, communities, and oppressed Muslims worldwide.
Try this week
Reflect on and articulate your relationship with Allah rather than taking inherited faith for granted.
Write down and display the warning that Allah may replace those who turn away.
Guard against judging converts or other Muslims by appearance or past life.
Support people seeking guidance through da'wah, justice, righteousness, and compassionate relationships.
Pray for and serve oppressed people while being a source of light to non-Muslim neighbors.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“meanwhile he could be much higher in the ranks of Allah than me and you will ever be”
MASYC · Bath Beach · Bensonhurst, NY
Play from 12:41
“this is the kind of transformation that Islam inspires in the heart and the soul”
MASYC · Bath Beach · Bensonhurst, NY
Play from 14:18
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

We heard about a new Muslim whose love for Islam grew through a major change in his life, even while he faced backlash. The khateeb reminded us not to judge anyone by tattoos, appearance, or past mistakes, because a person's rank with Allah is hidden from us. He also warned that born Muslims must not become complacent: if people turn away, Allah can replace them with others who carry the message better. We should help people who are searching for truth, stand for justice, care for the oppressed, and become a source of light to our neighbors. We ended by asking Allah to guide our hearts, protect our families, and use us in service.

  1. What is one way we can avoid judging someone by how they look?
  2. Who might be reaching out for help or truth in our school or neighborhood?
  3. What does protecting the weak look like in our family this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

MAS Youth Center1933 Bath Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214Jumu'ah 1:10 PM & 3:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at MASYC14 khutbahs
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