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Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, May 30, 2026.

The Prophet's final guidance protects dignity and unity

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“No Arab has superiority over a non-Arab. Nor does a non-Arab have superiority over an Arab.”

The khateeb, at 26:23

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In one sentence

The Prophet’s final sermon provides a blueprint for Islamic life through protecting human dignity, ending oppression, honoring women, rejecting racism, following Qur’an and Sunnah, and preserving Muslim unity.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Recalls the Prophet’s final sermon at Arafah as foundational guidance for humanity.
  2. Explains the sanctity of life, wealth, and honor, including the prohibition of backbiting and oppression.
  3. Calls for family responsibility, good treatment of women, and equality beyond race or status.
  4. Urges Muslims to hold firmly to the Qur’an and Sunnah and prove love through obedience.
  5. Connects fulfilled prophecies and long-term effort with a peaceful responsibility to share Islam.
  6. Explains prayer, Hajj, and Eid observances as expressions of Ummah unity and calls for a unity mindset.
Try this week
Cultivate taqwa and conscious awareness of Allah.
Protect others’ lives, wealth, and honor; avoid backbiting and slander.
End oppression in family, workplace, and leadership relationships.
Treat spouses and women honorably and fulfill family responsibilities.
Hold firmly to the Qur’an and Sunnah when facing disagreement.
Adopt a unity mindset and support shared Hajj and Eid observance.
Fast the Day of Arafah, maintain the appropriate takbir, and observe qurbani according to the Hajj calendar.
Share Islam peacefully with people willing to receive its message.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“no Arab has superiority over a non-Arab. Nor does a non-Arab have superiority over an Arab.”
ICSA · Santa Ana, CA
Play from 26:23
“All of us have one Hajj, have one Yawm Al-Nahir, have one Yawm Al-Hajj Al-Akbar as Ummah.”
ICSA · Santa Ana, CA
Play from 97:29
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah presents the Prophet’s final sermon as a blueprint for living together. It calls us to protect people’s lives, wealth, and honor, reject backbiting and oppression, and treat family members with care. It reminds us that race and status do not make anyone better; taqwa and righteous conduct do. Love for Allah and the Prophet is shown by following the Qur’an and Sunnah and serving others. The second message asks us to carry a unity mindset, including shared Hajj and Eid observance, and to work patiently for the good of the whole Ummah.

  1. Which family action would best show that we are treating one another honorably?
  2. How can our family practice a unity mindset this week?
  3. What does it mean to prove love through obedience and service?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Santa Ana1610 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92701Jumu'ah 1:10 PM & 2:10 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICSA22 khutbahs
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