Boycotts must build Muslim economic power
“Every meal you purchase from a Muslim restaurant, every car that you buy, these are seeds of empowerment.”
Muslims should turn solidarity with Gaza and other oppressed people into sustained collective power through boycotts, intentional spending, and support for Muslim-owned businesses and institutions.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The khateeb describes Gaza’s suffering and frames Muslim response as a test of collective action.
- He highlights unity, boycotts, and historical parallels with the Quraysh blockade of Muslims in Mecca.
- He argues that coordinated consumer spending can create economic and social influence.
- He urges listeners to support Muslim-owned businesses through purchases and a community business app.
- He closes with prayers for Gaza and a brief appeal to support the mosque.
In the khateeb's words
“My message is simple but urgent. Don't just stop buying from the oppressors, start buying from your... Don't just boycott. Let's build our own.”
“Every meal you purchase from a Muslim restaurant every car that you buy, these are seeds of empowerment.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb said that the suffering in Gaza should move us from sympathy to steady action. He reminded us that Muslims have changed history when they unite, like the Ansar who welcomed the Muhajirun and like communities whose boycotts and spending create pressure. He urged us not only to stop supporting oppressors, but also to spend intentionally with Muslim-owned businesses and use the community app to find them. He closed by asking Allah to bring relief and victory to the oppressed and by reminding us to support our mosque.
- What is one way our family could support a Muslim-owned business this week?
- How can small choices become stronger when many people make them together?
- What kind of welcome or help would strengthen our own community?
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