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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 19, 2026.

Muslims must engage in civic life

Clifton Mosque

“If we don't have a platform for the new generation, I want you to know we failed them.”

The khateeb, at 26:50

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In one sentence

Muslims living in the United States must turn faith into active civic and educational engagement, especially for their children, rather than remain passive.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with praise, testimony, and Quranic calls to taqwa.
  2. Describes Muslim communities as divided and passive in American society.
  3. Urges civic participation through school boards, education advocacy, and city councils.
  4. Uses Quranic teachings about self-change and communities promoting good.
  5. Calls for deeper Islamic education focused on understanding and practice, not memorization alone.
  6. Concludes with prayers for Gaza and the ummah, followed by mosque announcements.
Try this week
Participate responsibly in American civic life and make Muslim concerns heard.
Consider serving on school boards and engage with children’s curricula.
Attend city council meetings, monitor legislation, and advocate for community concerns.
Improve Islamic and Sunday-school teaching by connecting memorization with meaning and obligations.
Build a strong platform for the next generation and apply Quranic guidance in daily life.
Contribute toward the mosque’s AED purchase if able.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“we have the obligation the responsibility in in Islam to contribute to the society and to be part of this society”
Clifton Mosque · Clifton, OH
Play from 11:15
“because our responsibility brothers and sisters if we don't have a platform for the new generation i want you to know we failed them”
Clifton Mosque · Clifton, OH
Play from 26:50
“do what makes Allah happy do what makes the prophet happy what kind of wrong teaching tells person do what makes you happy”
Clifton Mosque · Clifton, OH
Play from 27:29
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that faith is not only something we learn or say; it should shape how we serve our families and wider community. Because we live in the United States, the khateeb urged Muslims to participate responsibly in schools, local government, and community life, especially when children’s education is at stake. He also asked parents and Islamic schools to teach children the meaning and obligations of the Quran, not only memorization. The sermon called for a strong platform for the next generation and ended by praying for Gaza, the wider ummah, and guidance to act with courage and justice.

  1. Where could our family participate more helpfully in our local community?
  2. How can we learn the meaning behind what we memorize?
  3. What would make our community stronger for children and teenagers?
Where it was given

The masjid

Clifton Mosque3668 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220Jumu'ah 1:30 PM
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