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Speak the truth when it is needed

NICC · AbdelMoneim Dobal

“You cannot delay your testimony when it is needed right now.”

The khateeb, at 9:17

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In one sentence

Muslims must affirm and speak the truth of tawhid when it is needed, use Allah-given abilities and resources to deliver Islam, and trust Allah amid opposition.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Presents la ilaha illallah and direct access to Allah as the foundation of Islam and da'wah.
  2. Urges listeners to begin Islamic conversations with tawhid rather than secondary legal questions.
  3. Uses Abu Hurairah's recommendations to emphasize truthfulness, fasting, and gratitude for blessings.
  4. Warns that silence allows falsehood to appear correct and stresses speaking at the right moment.
  5. Recounts Musa's confrontation with Fir'aun and how unexpected listeners, including magicians and jinn, accepted the truth.
  6. Highlights the believing man from Fir'aun's family and Abu Bakr's courage in defending the Prophet.
  7. Applies the message to Muslims' public witness, personal resources, workplace challenges, Gaza, and reliance on Allah.
Try this week
Begin conversations about Islam with la ilaha illallah and the belief in one God.
Speak the truth when it is needed, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
Fast the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth days of each lunar month.
Look at those with fewer blessings to cultivate gratitude.
Use money, work, possessions, influence, and authority to please Allah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Uses worshipping Allah alone and seeking His help as the foundation of submission and prayer.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If the people of the truthfulness, if they will remain silent, the people of falsehood will think that they are right.”
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“You cannot delay your testimony when it is needed right now.”
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“Use it to please Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala because it's not going to last forever.”
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Play from 25:16
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us to speak the truth and keep our hearts connected to Allah. The imam explained that we can turn to Allah wherever we are and ask for His help. Through stories of Musa, the believer from Fir'aun's people, and Abu Bakr, he showed the courage and care involved in standing up for faith and supporting others. He also reminded us that disagreements should be guided by a shared search for truth, and that our message may reach people we never expected. Our possessions and influence are temporary gifts, so we should use them to please Allah and entrust our affairs to Him.

  1. At what moment in your day would you like to remember to talk to Allah?
  2. How could you speak up kindly if someone at school was being treated unfairly?
  3. What could we share or use as a family this week to help someone and please Allah?
Where it was given

The masjid

Noor Islamic Cultural Center5001 Wilcox Road, Dublin, OH 43016Jumu'ah 1st (English) 12:00 PM · 2nd (English) 1:15 PM · 3rd (Arabic) 2:30 PM · 4th (Youth, English) 3:10 PMKhateebAbdelMoneim DobalMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at NICC84 khutbahs
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