9:36 What we do civically…12:06 And so the question is…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 27, 2026.

Faith calls us to serve and vote

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“What we do civically is part of our relationship with Allah.”

The khateeb, at 9:36

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In one sentence

Islam requires Muslims to unite worship with civic and neighborly responsibility, turning hope into public service and voting rather than isolation.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Challenges treating fiqh as a way to minimize obligations rather than draw closer to Allah.
  2. Uses Ibrahim’s prayer for safety and provision to connect religion with social conditions.
  3. Presents tawhid as integrating worship, constitutional rights, and civic responsibility.
  4. Argues that hope requires action through public participation, family care, and community engagement.
  5. Calls Muslims to know, serve, and feed their neighbors beyond mosque attendance.
  6. Closes with accountability before Allah and an appeal for early voting and full turnout.
Try this week
Participate publicly in civic life and discuss community issues with neighbors.
Reach beyond the mosque by meeting neighbors, learning their names, and sharing food or meals.
Use early voting or vote by mail rather than waiting until Election Day.
Remind eligible family members to vote and work toward full community turnout.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“What we do civically Is part of our relationship With Allah”
ICEB · East Brunswick, NJ
Play from 9:36
“And so the question is If the American people Are to be guided And are to accept Islam Will it be because of you?”
ICEB · East Brunswick, NJ
Play from 12:06
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Islam is not only about private rituals; our faith should guide how we care for people and take responsibility in public life. The khateeb cautioned against using fiqh to ask only how little we must do, and encouraged us to seek what brings us closer to Allah. He connected civic engagement, family, safety, economic well-being, service, and voting with our responsibility before Allah. He urged Muslims to leave isolation behind, know their neighbors, share food and goodness, and make hope an action. He also encouraged eligible voters to vote early or return mail ballots rather than waiting until Election Day.

  1. What is one way our family can help someone outside our home this week?
  2. How could we learn a neighbor’s name and make them feel welcomed?
  3. What does turning hope into action look like for you at school, work, or in our community?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of East Brunswick402 New Brunswick Ave, East Brunswick, NJ 08816Jumu'ah Bayan 1:00 PM, khutbah 1:25 PM, iqamah 1:30 PM · Bayan 2:00 PM, khutbah 2:25 PM, iqamah 2:30 PM · Azan 3:00 PM, khutbah 3:25 PM, iqamah 3:30 PM
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