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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 16, 2025.

Justice needs worship and courageous action

SNMC · Isa Ma

“Our struggle for justice has to be an act of love, an act of mercy.”

The khateeb, at 10:03

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In one sentence

The struggle for justice must be rooted in worship, character, wisdom, cooperation, and patience, then expressed through courageous and constructive action while trusting Allah with the results.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Adab, character, and listening prepare individuals and communities for responsible reform.
  2. Tawhid, salah, dhikr, and belief in the Hereafter anchor justice work spiritually.
  3. Islam rejects both withdrawal from public action and activism without spiritual grounding.
  4. Musa’s dua teaches clarity, humility, communication, strategy, and coalition-building.
  5. Justice requires patient, nonviolent, wise speech and action, with outcomes entrusted to Allah.
Try this week
Maintain salah, dhikr, and dua as the spiritual foundation of justice work.
Use peaceful civic and social means such as contacting an MP, boycotting, and raising awareness.
Speak with wisdom and beautiful instruction, handling disagreement through dialogue rather than political violence.
Build coalitions and seek trusted people who can support, correct, and cooperate with you.
Read the opening passage of Surah Ta-Ha again and reflect on facing injustice wisely and responsibly.
Donate at least five dollars on Fridays to support mosque functions and earn sadaqah jariyah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 20Musa’s encounter with Allah connects adab, tawhid, prayer, the Last Day, preparation, and confronting Pharaoh.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Our struggle for justice has to be an act of love, an act of mercy.”
SNMC · Nepean, ON
Play from 10:03
“Islam wants us to utilize all the available means and to utilize the free will that Allah has given us”
SNMC · Nepean, ON
Play from 12:01
“if we can truly glorify Allah as He deserves and remember Allah constantly we have already succeeded despite the results”
SNMC · Nepean, ON
Play from 24:05
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that working for justice begins with a strong relationship with Allah. Through Musa’s mission to Pharaoh, we learn to combine prayer, remembrance, good character, wise speech, teamwork, and courageous action. We should not hide from public responsibility, but our efforts should be guided by mercy, patience, humility, and trust that Allah controls the final results. At home and in the masjid, we can practice justice by listening, treating people well, forgiving, cooperating, and speaking against violence. We can keep helping oppressed people while asking Allah for guidance and strength.

  1. What is one small act of good manners you can practice this week?
  2. How can we speak up for what is right while still showing mercy?
  3. Who could you work with when a good task feels too big to do alone?
Where it was given

The masjid

South Nepean Muslim Community3020 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON K2J 4G3Jumu'ah 12:00 PM & 1:15 PMKhateebIsa MaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at SNMC58 khutbahs
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