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The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2025.

Stand with the oppressed, remember Allah

Community Mosque · Khalid Griggs

“Don't wait until we're in difficult times to call sincerely upon Allah.”

The khateeb, at 23:18

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Muslims should stand with oppressed people while protecting their faith from worldly distraction through consistent prayer, remembrance of Allah, and willingness to sacrifice.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Opens with Gaza and Palestine, arguing the occupation reflects a broader systemic project rather than a single retaliation.
  2. Urges Muslims to recognize injustice, pray for guidance, and reject indifference toward attacks on human rights.
  3. Warns that wealth, status, and accumulation distract people from accountability before Allah.
  4. Uses hadith about worldly abundance and remembering Allah during ease before hardship arrives.
  5. Offers practical reminders: prioritize salah, maintain dhikr, and reduce entertainment, gossip, and pointless phone scrolling.
Try this week
Make du'a for Palestine and for guidance for national leaders and the public.
Prioritize salah at the earliest possible time.
Keep dhikr throughout the day.
Reduce entertainment, gossip, and pointless phone scrolling.
Use available resources to help feed and support people in need.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe Prophet is paraphrased as fearing worldly abundance would destroy the ummah more than poverty.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“don't wait until we're in difficult times to call sincerely upon Allah when we get locked up, when we're in the hospital, when calamities happen in our life”
Community Mosque · Winston-Salem, NC
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“reducing the time that we spend on entertainment and gossip and pointless scrolling through our phones.”
Community Mosque · Winston-Salem, NC
Play from 29:08
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Khalid Griggs asked us to remember our brothers and sisters suffering in Gaza and Palestine, and to pray for guidance for this country and its leaders. He urged us to care when other people’s rights are taken away. He reminded us that supporting our families matters, but chasing money and status can distract us from our relationship with Allah. Remembering Allah when life is comfortable includes using the resources we have to help people who are hungry or in need. He encouraged us to make salah a priority, remember Allah throughout the day, and spend less time on gossip and pointless scrolling.

  1. How could our family show care for people who are suffering this week?
  2. What is one blessing you can thank Allah for today?
  3. What could help you put your phone aside when it is time to pray?
Where it was given

The masjid

Community Mosque of Winston Salem1419 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107Jumu'ah Adhan 1:30 PM · Khutbah 1:45 PMKhateebKhalid GriggsMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Community Mosque37 khutbahs
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