Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 26, 2026.
Muslims must reject tribal and national divisions
“We know we're brothers and sisters; nothing divides us.”
In one sentence
Muslims must reject tribal and national divisions, hold firmly to the Quran, and strengthen their relationship with Allah to remain united and steadfast amid injustice.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The khutbah identifies colonial borders, nationalism, and tribalism as causes of Muslim division.
- A hadith about following previous peoples is applied to Muslims imitating divisive ideologies.
- The speaker urges Muslims to see the Ummah as one and reject ethnic barriers, including in marriage.
- Holding fast to the Quran and following its commands is presented as the foundation of guidance and unity.
- The speaker connects unity with solidarity for Palestine and cautions against arguing over minor prayer details.
- Stories of Abu Bakr and Musa illustrate relying on Allah during crisis, followed by a prayer for the community.
Try this week
Unite with fellow Muslims instead of fighting or arguing over minor differences.
Reject tribalism and ethnic barriers when considering Muslim marriages and community relationships.
Read, understand, and follow the Quran's commands rather than only reciting it.
Build a strong personal relationship with Allah and turn to Him in hardship.
Remain steadfast in Islam despite injustice and surrounding political pressures.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to urge believers to hold fast to Allah's rope, avoid division, and die as Muslims.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“If we are seeing, having a tribalism, and having borders, and we know we're brothers and sisters, nothing divides us.”
“When someone walks in the masjid, there is no difference.”
“building a relationship with Allah is the most important thing in your life you will never get lost you will never get harmed”
“whatever happens to you knock on the door of Allah and build a relation with your creator He will save you no matter where you are”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminded us that Muslims should not let borders, ethnicity, or tribal identity divide them. Our shared faith and relationship with Allah are more important than these labels. We should read the Quran, understand it, and practice its guidance in how we treat others. The stories of Abu Bakr and Musa show that Allah remains our source of strength in confusion and hardship. We should stay united, compassionate, and steadfast even when the world is unjust.
- What is one thing that can bring Muslims together?
- When you feel worried, how can you turn to Allah?
- How can we disagree kindly at the masjid?
Where it was given
The masjid
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