6:15 We must raise our…7:30 You have the freedom…9:01 At the end of the day,…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 26, 2025.

Steadfast faith means worship and speaking up

PIC · Uzair Mohsin

“We must raise our voices, we must say what is happening around us.”

The khateeb, at 6:15

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that sincere faith requires steadfast worship and dua-centered, peaceful public opposition to injustice, including speaking up for Gaza.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Connects steadfastness in faith to consistent prayer, fasting, Quran recitation, and obedience.
  2. Urges Muslims to speak against injustice and attend the announced October 4 march for Gaza.
  3. Contrasts freedom to protest in America with repression in unnamed Muslim-majority countries.
  4. Warns listeners they may be questioned about their response to suffering on the Day of Judgment.
  5. Emphasizes dua as the foundation and divine source of change, then returns to the hadith on steadfastness.
Try this week
Attend the October 4 march announced by the khateeb.
Speak publicly and raise awareness about injustice.
Make dua for guidance, safe haven, and relief for suffering people.
Remain consistent in prayer, fasting, and Quran recitation rather than practicing only when convenient.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We must raise our voices, we must say what is happening around us.”
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Play from 6:15
“You have the freedom to speak up. You have the right to speak up.”
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Play from 7:30
“At the end of the day, Allah is going to be the one who will bring that change.”
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Play from 9:01
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that saying Allah is our Lord means trying to stay steady in our faith and actions. That includes being consistent in worship and speaking up when people face injustice. He spoke about the suffering in Gaza and encouraged the congregation to attend a march to raise awareness. He reminded listeners to use their opportunity to speak up and to consider how they have responded to others’ suffering. He also emphasized that dua is extremely powerful: our efforts should go together with asking Allah for guidance, protection, and help.

  1. What is one way we can practice being steady in our faith this week?
  2. How could you speak up thoughtfully when you see someone being treated unfairly?
  3. What dua could we make together for people suffering in Gaza?
Where it was given

The masjid

Princeton Islamic Center521 N 4th St, Princeton, TX 75407Jumu'ah Khutbahs 1:40 PM and 2:30 PMKhateebUzair MohsinMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at PIC35 khutbahs
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