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The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 29, 2025.

Stand firm in faith against oppression

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“Our deen is a deen that stands up for justice no matter what.”

The khateeb, at 17:07

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In one sentence

In the face of oppression, Muslims should preserve their faith, make sincere dua through personal reform, and support the oppressed through justice and practical help.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The khutbah acknowledges ongoing oppression and rejects empty consolation.
  2. The People of the Cave illustrate the pressure believers face to assimilate or abandon tawheed.
  3. Believers are urged to resist fear, trust Allah, and recognize the dignity of those suffering or killed unjustly.
  4. Dua is presented as powerful but dependent on abandoning haram and changing oneself.
  5. The khutbah closes by urging practical support, steadfast iman, and sincere prayer for the oppressed.
Try this week
Read Surah al-Kahf weekly and reflect on its lessons about faith under pressure.
Make sincere dua for oppressed people, especially during the depths of the night.
Leave haram and questionable conduct, including dishonest earnings and mistreatment of others.
Support oppressed people materially or physically where possible and speak up against injustice.
Protect iman during trials instead of compromising it to blend into society.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Shows young believers facing pressure to abandon tawheed and invites reflection during times of fitna.
Surah 13Supports the claim that Allah does not change a people's condition until they change what is within themselves.
Surah 2Connects Allah's response to supplication with believers responding to Allah through obedience.
Surah 21The speaker says prophetic stories reach turning points when the prophets make dua.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If we can do something physically to help, we do it. And at the very least, we raise our voice.”
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Play from 6:54
“Our deen is a deen that stands up for justice no matter what.”
ICI · Irving, TX
Play from 17:07
“But the reality of du'a is something that comes from the heart and reaches the high heavens.”
ICI · Irving, TX
Play from 17:54
“How come the Ummah's duas are not being answered? We're not even making our part of the deal.”
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Play from 21:44
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminds us that Muslims around the world are suffering, and we should not answer that suffering with empty words or false comfort. The story of the People of the Cave teaches that faith can make us different, but we should not hide or trade it away just to fit in. The speaker urged us to make sincere dua, leave haram and wrong actions, and change what is inside us so our prayers are joined to obedience. We should also support oppressed people in whatever ways we can and stand for justice. Even through loss, we should protect our iman and trust Allah’s help.

  1. When might fitting in make it harder to show what we believe?
  2. How can our family support people facing oppression this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Irving2555 N Esters Rd, Irving, TX 75062Jumu'ah First khutbah 2:00 PM, salah 2:25 PM · second khutbah 3:15 PM, salah 3:40 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICI95 khutbahs
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