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The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Do not become numb to suffering

MCA · Saad Khan

“We should never allow ourselves to become immune to the suffering.”

The khateeb, at 4:03

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In one sentence

In response to ongoing oppression and suffering, believers must resist numbness and hopelessness by drawing closer to Allah, taking responsible action, and trusting Allah's wisdom.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames Gaza and worldwide suffering as a test of faith, warning against becoming numb.
  2. Calls for self-accountability about whether the past year increased worship and closeness to Allah.
  3. Uses the hadith about changing wrong to define responsibility through action, speech, or heartfelt concern.
  4. Counters hopelessness with examples of small deeds and Hudaybiyyah's apparent setback becoming a victory.
  5. Explains that tawakkul combines continued effort with trust in Allah's decree.
  6. Concludes with individual change, dua, awareness, continued advocacy, and voting.
Try this week
Make regular dua for people suffering in Gaza and elsewhere.
Reflect on personal spiritual change and hold oneself accountable.
Continue bringing awareness through conversations, social media, protests, and community engagement.
Do whatever constructive actions are personally possible without losing hope.
Register to vote and participate in elections.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 13:11Grounds wider social change in individuals changing themselves.
Quran 48:1Shows how an apparently unfavorable treaty can contain hidden victory.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“we should never allow ourselves To become immune to the suffering”
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“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is saying Is that each one make a change within themselves And then that will result in a greater change taking place around us”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Mufti Saad Khan reminded us to keep our hearts caring about people suffering in Gaza and elsewhere, even when the news feels heavy and repetitive. He encouraged us to ask how these hardships are bringing us closer to Allah and changing our own lives. We can keep making dua, raising awareness, and doing whatever good is within our ability. Even a small good deed matters, and we should keep acting sincerely to please Allah when we cannot see results. Trusting Allah means doing what we can, leaving the outcome with Him, and holding on to hope.

  1. What is one way our family can show care for people who are suffering this week?
  2. What small good deed could you keep doing even if nobody notices?
  3. What would you like us to ask Allah for together tonight?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Community Association of the San Francisco Bay Area3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054Jumu'ah Jummah 1 12:15 PM · Jummah 2 1:30 PMKhateebSaad KhanMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at MCA94 khutbahs
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