24:43 The disease manifests…27:32 If we don't stand up.…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 10, 2026.

Take responsibility for your community

Masjid Ul Haqq

“If we don't stand up and take responsibility and allow the cowards to continue to run our communities, what's going to be left?”

The khateeb, at 27:32

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Muslims must reject passive spectatorship, verify truth, protect the masjid and vulnerable neighbors, and give their time and skills to build an accountable community before death.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The story of Thamud illustrates the consequences of corruption, injustice, and communal passivity.
  2. The speaker connects that lesson to violence and disorder around the masjid.
  3. Listeners are urged to verify reports, reject online slander, and speak truth despite social pressure.
  4. The khutbah calls for compassion toward families affected by local tragedy.
  5. The community is urged to volunteer, join committees, contribute skills, and support programs.
  6. The sermon closes with reminders about mortality, sincere deeds, supplication, and a shahada.
Try this week
Stand up responsibly and help de-escalate fights or disorder near the masjid.
Verify reports before believing or spreading accusations, especially online.
Check on families affected by local violence and tragedy.
Join a masjid committee and put your name and contact information downstairs.
Volunteer regular time, even a small amount, for food distribution, cleanup, outreach, or programming.
Contribute a consistent monthly amount or other practical support to the community.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The disease manifests itself. When it comes time. To act upon. What's right. Or wrong.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 24:43
“If we don't stand up. And take responsibility. And allow the cowards. To continue. To run our communities. What's going to be left?”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 27:32
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today the imam told us the Quran's story of the people of Thamud. Only nine people did the terrible wrong, but many others who knew it was wrong just stood aside, and the whole community suffered. He linked this to a sad event near our masjid this week: a shooting that took the life of a 12-year-old girl whose family is connected to our community. He asked us not to be bystanders. We should speak up for what is right, check on people who are hurting, and make sure a story is true before we believe it or pass it on. He also asked everyone to help the masjid, even with just half an hour a month, because a community is built around families, women, children, and elders. He reminded us that no one is promised tomorrow, and only the good we do for Allah comes with us. Then, alhamdulillah, a brother named Jay Sean took his shahada right after the khutbah.

  1. Have you ever seen something wrong happen and wished you had said something? What could you do next time?
  2. If you heard a rumor about someone, how could you find out whether it was true before believing it?
  3. What is one thing you could do in half an hour to help our masjid or our neighbors?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ul Haqq514 Islamic Way, Baltimore, MD 21217Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:15 PM; iqamah 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Ul Haqq48 khutbahs
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