Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, May 1, 2026.
Following the prophets means serving society
“The true leader of the people is the one who serves them.”
In one sentence
Following the prophets means serving people, caring about society, confronting falsehood, and sacrificing personal time and comfort to spread goodness for Allah.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Hajj and Ibrahim’s legacy illustrate how prophetic messages spread through dedicated carriers.
- Muslims should care about oppression and global crises and participate in reforming society.
- Prophetic examples such as Musa confronting Pharaoh show that truth requires courage and sacrifice.
- Believers should serve humanity, teach children to bring goodness, and support guidance through da'wah.
- Service benefits people in this life and the next, including through the testimony of the community.
Try this week
Care about injustice and suffering locally and globally, then identify a way to help address it.
Serve people, advise those in need, fulfill others' needs, or participate in da'wah.
Review how you spent the past week and rebalance time spent on yourself versus serving others.
Do at least one act each day purely for Allah without expecting worldly return.
Teach children to serve people and bring goodness wherever they go.
Tell families in need about the weekly 5 p.m. food distribution at ICPC Patterson.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“It starts as a concern, it doesn't end as a concern.”
“The true leader of the people is the one who serves them.”
“I am doing it because it's my contribution to society.”
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