Muslims should stay engaged after elections
“Let us treat each other with humbleness.”
After the election, Muslims should remain united, humble, informed, engaged, and committed to supporting institutions that help improve America.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- He explains that Muslim civic choices should be guided by Islamic values, ummah belonging, and concern for suffering in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon.
- He highlights greater Muslim participation, independent deliberation, respectful disagreement, and the growing influence of the Muslim vote.
- He urges unity across internal differences, along with humility, forgiveness, compassion, and mercy.
- He calls Muslims to stay informed and engaged after election day, remaining vigilant and prepared through strong institutions.
- He closes by asking Muslims to help improve America through wise, compassionate civic contribution and less war and violence.
In the khateeb's words
“the values the principles of Islam along with what I just said now”
“don't think you have the answer that I am right I made the decision and I am right and you are wrong because we don't know yet”
“we are united under the umbrella of la ilaha illallah Muhammad Rasulullah and let us treat each other with humbleness”
“Remain engaged and informed and support of our institution, our organizations, because inshallah, the path is more promising as we move forward.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb said Muslims should make civic choices guided by Islamic values such as justice, compassion, and mercy, while remembering people suffering in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. He said the community is becoming more informed and confident, and that people can disagree respectfully when they do their own research and remain humble. After an election, Muslims should not withdraw; they should stay informed, united, and engaged. He encouraged consistent support for mosques and organizations that protect and serve the community. He ended by asking Allah to help Muslims improve America through wisdom, mercy, and less violence.
- What does it mean to stay united when people make different civic choices?
- How can our family stay informed and help a local Muslim institution?
- Where can we practice mercy when we disagree with someone?
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