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Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 27, 2026.

Muslims must tell their own story

Masjid Al-Furqan · Nihal Khan

“Then someone else will tell our narrative for us.”

The khateeb, at 29:41

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In one sentence

Muslims must reclaim truthful, liberating narratives, embody their faith through knowledge and service, reject sectarian division and arrogance, and stand with the oppressed.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Uses Surah Yusuf to examine false narratives, economic devaluation, sexual accusation, imprisonment, and power.
  2. Urges Muslims to tell their own story and connects Quranic narratives with liberation.
  3. Recounts Karbala and communal attacks to reject sectarianism and prioritize unity.
  4. Concludes with four calls: reconnect with tradition, reject infighting, pursue character-forming knowledge, and overcome arrogance.
  5. Closes with prayers for oppressed communities worldwide and support for the oppressed.
Try this week
Tell and represent the community’s own story through direct effort and truthful speech.
Reconnect with Islamic tradition, culture, language, history, and personal identity.
Reject sectarian infighting in masajid and leave technical fiqh and aqidah debates to qualified scholars.
Learn knowledge that improves character, relationships, and service rather than only career prospects.
Show up, clean the masjid, serve others, and remove arrogance from the heart.
Support oppressed people and avoid supporting oppressors.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 12Shows how false narratives, distorted worth, and power structures harm the innocent.
Quran 16:90Recited in the closing reminder about justice, excellence, and avoiding wrongdoing.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If we do not respond to them. If we do not speak to them. Then someone else will tell our narrative for us.”
Masjid Al-Furqan · Marietta, GA
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“So you can be. The most. Seven figure. Salary earning individual. But be an absolutely terrible husband. Or wife. That's a problem.”
Masjid Al-Furqan · Marietta, GA
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“Do not be deluded. By fleeting ease. Do not be deluded. By American exceptionalism.”
Masjid Al-Furqan · Marietta, GA
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah used the story of Yusuf to show how powerful people can shape false narratives, reduce a person’s worth, and punish truth. It called Muslims to speak for themselves, remember the liberation-centered spirit of the Quran, and protect unity across sectarian differences. The imam urged us to reconnect with our tradition, seek knowledge that improves character, serve our communities, and let go of pride in comfort or status. He ended by asking Allah to help oppressed people everywhere and to make us people who support the oppressed.

  1. When have you seen a story about someone told unfairly, and what could make it more truthful?
  2. What is one way our family can practice religion through service, not just talk?
  3. What is a blessing we should use humbly to help someone else?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Furqan3861 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy SW, Marietta, GA 30064KhateebNihal KhanMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Al-Furqan13 khutbahs
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