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Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 20, 2026.

Eid should unite Muslims across differences

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“To be a Muslim means I put being a Muslim before I put anything else.”

The khateeb, at 30:29

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Eid should renew Muslim unity across cultural, racial, economic, and religious differences through intentional presence, speech, generosity, and brotherhood.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Eid unites Muslims across cultures, nationalities, and social differences.
  2. Muslim identity comes before ethnicity, status, culture, or school of thought.
  3. Quranic and prophetic teachings make unity and brotherhood obligatory.
  4. Community unity requires mosque presence, guarded speech, charitable assumptions, practical support, and dua.
  5. Listeners are challenged to greet and embrace someone they do not know before leaving.
Try this week
Pay zakatul fitr before the Eid prayer.
Make takbir after each obligatory prayer for the next few days.
Attend the masjid outside Ramadan and engage with the community.
Avoid shouting, gossip, and backbiting; say something good or remain silent.
Assume the best of fellow Muslims and avoid suspicion or spying.
Support community members with practical help, advice, and dua.
Before leaving, greet and embrace someone you do not know and say Eid Mubarak.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimDefined brotherhood as avoiding oppression, abandonment, and belittling.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“To be a Muslim means I put being a Muslim before I put anything else.”
ISF · Frederick, MD
Play from 30:29
“Because unity in Islam, it's not just words. It's not just talk. It requires action.”
ISF · Frederick, MD
Play from 36:20
“The first step, come to the Masjid. The second step, control your tongue.”
ISF · Frederick, MD
Play from 37:52
“Pick one person you don't know. Give them a hug. Tell them Eid Mubarak.”
ISF · Frederick, MD
Play from 41:51
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Eid is a celebration shared by Muslims everywhere, no matter their background, language, wealth, or culture. The khutbah reminded us that being Muslim is our first identity and that unity is a command from Allah. Unity requires action: attending the masjid, controlling our speech, assuming the best of others, helping one another, and focusing on what we share. We were encouraged to greet someone we do not know, embrace them, and wish them Eid Mubarak.

  1. How can we make someone new feel welcome at the masjid or in our community?
  2. When is it hard to stay silent or assume the best of someone?
  3. Who could we help or make dua for this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Frederick1250 Key Pkwy, Frederick, MD 21702ArchiveAll khutbahs at ISF78 khutbahs
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