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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 4, 2026.

Stand for truth beyond group loyalty

OBKIC · Abdullahi Jaranow

“Focus on that which is beneficial to you and seek the help of Allah.”

The khateeb, at 25:12

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In one sentence

The khutbah teaches that worshipping Allah means standing for truth and justice beyond tribal or communal loyalty, while meeting trials with hope in Allah, beneficial action, and deeper worship.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Establishes taqwa and frames Islam as a call to truth and justice rooted in Tawheed.
  2. Explains shirk as the greatest injustice and calls believers to justice even against themselves or those they dislike.
  3. Warns that Jahiliyyah appears as tribalism, nationalism, sectarian rage, and blind group loyalty.
  4. Applies these principles to modern violence and collective blame, insisting on accountability without indiscriminately targeting communities.
  5. Offers three responses to trials: hope in Allah, beneficial action with reliance on Him, and intensified worship.
  6. Closes with prayers for forgiveness, peace, protection, and relief for Gaza, Sudan, and those facing turmoil.
Try this week
Stand for truth and justice even when it is against your own ego, community, tribe, or nation.
Reject tribal, nationalist, and sectarian loyalty when it conflicts with truth; do not blame whole groups indiscriminately.
Focus on what is beneficial, seek Allah's help, and make whatever effort or contribution to good you can.
Turn to worship, remembrance, and gratitude during fear, chaos, and hardship instead of letting trials distract you.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Uses its depictions of arrogance and defiance to illuminate present injustices.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the call to truth and the call to justice. Islam is about that. It's about truth and justice.”
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“You can try to sell it with as much mass media as you want and try to brainwash people as much as you want, but the reality is falsehood has no substance.”
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“focus on that which is beneficial to you and seek the help of Allah.”
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“Rather the purpose of the trials is to make us turn towards Allah.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that truth and justice are central to Islam, beginning with worshipping Allah alone. Being fair means looking honestly at our own mistakes and refusing to excuse wrongdoing because someone belongs to our group. He warned against blind anger and blaming a whole community for the actions of others. When life feels frightening or uncertain, he encouraged us to trust Allah, keep hope, and do whatever useful good we can. He also reminded us to turn toward Allah in worship during hardships, and he prayed for relief, safety, and peace.

  1. What could you say if a friend wanted you to take their side when they were being unfair?
  2. When you feel worried, what helps you turn to Allah?
Where it was given

The masjid

Omar Bin Al-Khattab Islamic Center12622 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178KhateebAbdullahi JaranowMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at OBKIC106 khutbahs
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