Choose what brings more good, less harm

Lasting change requires patient, incremental participation, so Muslims should vote and work with others to promote justice and reduce harm.

The khutbah in 6 steps

1. Urges listeners to use the final day of early voting and remember their actions.
2. Explains gradual change through revelation, planting a palm tree, and small cumulative efforts.
3. Warns that Muslim isolation cannot shield families from hatred, policy, or injustice.
4. Connects voting to shared concerns including prices, war, corruption, racism, and immigration.
5. Uses Islamic principles to justify choosing the option producing more benefit and less harm.
6. Gives specific voting reminders, then closes with prayers and a brief charitable announcement.