Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 27, 2025.
Muslims must represent Islam with truth
“There are a hundred perceptions that are being spread in our name, and we don't speak up about any of these things.”
In one sentence
Because Muslims inherit the Prophet’s responsibility to convey Islam, they should learn and practice it, represent it openly, and correct misinformation with truthful, informed speech.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Defines Sidq, Amanah, and Tabligh as prophetic qualities believers must embody.
- Explains divine protection of the prophets as necessary for delivering revelation completely and without distortion.
- Applies the instruction to convey even one verse, while warning against speaking beyond one’s knowledge.
- Connects Muslim representation to Gaza, anti-Muslim misinformation, and pressure to hide Muslim identity.
- Urges Muslims to learn Islam, practice it, retain their identities, and challenge false claims with evidence.
- Closes with supplications for faithful representation, Islam, Gaza, Sudan, and oppressed people.
- A later Arabic section shifts to prophetic daily adhkar, their timing, meanings, and spiritual rewards.
Try this week
Learn and practice the aspects of Islam you genuinely understand, then convey only that knowledge.
Avoid speaking on religious matters you do not understand.
Check Quranic claims against the cited verse and its surrounding context before responding.
Represent Muslim identity openly and speak up when Islam is falsely portrayed.
Attend the announced Saturday-and-Sunday program on answering controversial questions about Islam, if able.
Establish prophetic adhkar at bedtime, during nighttime waking, and across daily transitions.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 5:67Used to argue that the Prophet was commanded to deliver Allah’s message fully and protected while doing so.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed for the prophetic supplication recited before sleep.
Sunan Ibn MajahUsed for the remembrance recited after waking during the night.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“If you don't know something about it, learn something about it, you're supposed to learn something about it not to tell other people but to practice it yourself.”
“There are a hundred perceptions that are being spread in our name and we don't speak up about any of these things. And this is our job.”
Keep listening
More on Civic engagement
If you don't utilize your vote, you have no power.13:23MIC · Malden, MA · Oct 24, 2026Voting is an amanah for justice
CLIC · Clear Lake, TX · Oct 31, 2026Vote patiently for justice and less harm
The only way to change policies is through elections, through voting.24:31Medical Center Islamic · Houston, TX · Oct 30, 2026Voting helps protect religious freedom