11:23 You cannot say I…14:21 Whenever there is any…28:32 Our masajid should be…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, May 23, 2026.

Trust Allah and resist fear and hate

ISCN · Ahmed Soboh

“Our masajid should be vigilant and well prepared and well protected.”

The khateeb, at 28:32

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In one sentence

Faith in Allah's names, especially Al-Hafidh, should replace fear with trust, solidarity, prudent protection, and active resistance to hate.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Defines taqwa and distinguishes Islam from iman, emphasizing that faith must appear in actions.
  2. Explains belief in Allah through His oneness, creative and sustaining power, and beautiful names.
  3. Applies Al-Hafidh, Al-Muhyi, and Al-Mumid to the San Diego mosque attack and honors three martyrs.
  4. Thanks supportive neighbors and civic leaders while urging the community to listen and respond graciously.
  5. Condemns fear-mongering and hate speech and expresses solidarity with San Diego families.
  6. Urges Muslims to turn toward Allah, prepare their masajid, report concerns, and avoid unsafe confrontation.
  7. Local officials reinforce diversity, solidarity, and the importance of reporting suspicious activity.
Try this week
Reach out to neighbors, interfaith leaders, city officials, and law enforcement to express gratitude.
Turn toward Allah and the masjid rather than isolating when afraid.
Keep masajid vigilant, prepared, and well protected.
See something, say something; report suspicious activity to police, including small concerns.
Call 911 when something is genuinely suspicious or urgent.
Do not confront suspicious people or try to be a hero.
Remember the three heroes and support their families over the long term.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 49Distinguishes basic submission from mature iman and cautions against claiming faith prematurely.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You cannot say I believe in something. With that it's being implicated and proven with the way you live your life.”
ISCN · Corona, CA
Play from 11:23
“Whenever there is any incident that happens in your life or in our lives, in society, in the country, in the world, always try to think of the names of Allah”
ISCN · Corona, CA
Play from 14:21
“Our masajid should be vigilant and well prepared and well protected.”
ISCN · Corona, CA
Play from 28:32
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah taught that iman is more than saying we believe; it should appear in how we live. Remembering Allah’s names, especially Al-Hafidh, the Protector, can give us courage and hope when frightening things happen. The khateeb honored Amin, Nadir, and Abu al-Izz, whose sacrifice protected children, and asked us to stand with their families and the San Diego community. We should support one another, prepare our masajid, report suspicious activity instead of confronting it, and trust Allah after doing our part. We can answer hate by building understanding, goodness, love, and unity.

  1. What does it mean for our faith to show in our actions?
  2. How can we help someone feel safe and supported after a tragedy?
  3. What should we do if we notice something suspicious?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Corona-Norco465 Santana Way, Corona, CA 92881Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:10 PM and 2:20 PMKhateebAhmed SobohMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ISCN40 khutbahs
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