15:26 Some of them didn't…18:14 Especially that we are…
Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 6, 2026.

Come closer to the masjid and help

WCMA · Mohamad Mouchli

“The people need to come closer to the masjid.”

The khateeb, at 18:14

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In one sentence

The expedition of Tabuk teaches Muslims to examine their role in the community, respond sincerely to hardship and limited resources, avoid destructive criticism, and support the masjid and those in need.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Connects preparation for Ramadan with lessons from the difficult expedition of Tabuk.
  2. Classifies community members as appointed servants, resource-limited believers, disobedient people, critics, and late responders.
  3. Urges listeners to examine their own community role and value sincere effort, even when materially limited.
  4. Uses Tabuk’s hardships to teach obedience, perseverance, and avoiding harmful surroundings or constant complaint.
  5. Highlights generosity, especially Uthman’s support, and applies it to Quran education and Gaza relief.
  6. Closes with communal recitation, prayer, and welcoming a new Muslim.
Try this week
Examine what kind of community member you are.
Come closer to the masjid and participate instead of merely criticizing.
Offer whatever sincere help is available, even if resources are limited.
Support the mosque’s Quran competition and attend the Gaza relief event.
Practice generosity and avoid constant complaining about difficult circumstances.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 22Used to frame the urgency of fearing Allah and responding to His call.
Surah 33Used to connect God-conscious speech with corrected deeds, forgiveness, and success.
Surah 9Used to affirm sincere people who lack transportation or material resources.
Surah 9Used to present hardship and perseverance as spiritually meaningful.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Some of them didn't have anything other than tears. They did cry and Allah accepted them.”
WCMA · Westlake, OH
Play from 15:26
“Especially that we are at a time where the people need to come closer to the masjid, not people sitting around away from the masjid.”
WCMA · Westlake, OH
Play from 18:14
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb used the expedition of Tabuk to help us think about how we respond when serving our community is difficult. He described people with responsibilities at home, people who wanted to help but lacked resources, people who delayed, and people who discouraged others through criticism. He reminded us that even tears and sincere efforts can matter to Allah when we cannot do more. He also encouraged us to reflect on how we face trials and how we honor the Prophet in our homes. He ended by calling for generosity toward Qur'an learning at the masjid and support for people in Gaza.

  1. What is one way you could help someone even without spending money?
  2. How could you encourage someone whose contribution seems small?
  3. What good action have you been putting off, and what would help you begin?
Where it was given

The masjid

West Cleveland Muslim Association1255 Columbia Road, Westlake, OH 44145Jumu'ah 1:15 PM & 2:15 PMKhateebMohamad MouchliMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at WCMA23 khutbahs
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