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“You need to order good and forbid bad.”

The khateeb, at 31:35

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In one sentence

Attaining salvation and strengthening the Muslim community require spiritual awakening, trust in Allah, obedience to the Prophet, and active commitment to justice, dignity, and brotherhood.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Uses Surah al-Fajr to frame spiritual awakening as a path from Fajr to Jannah.
  2. Presents dawn and night worship as calls to hope, gratitude, prayer, and purposeful use of time.
  3. Warns through 'Ad, Thamud, and Pharaoh against tyranny, corruption, and ungrateful power.
  4. Calls Muslims to uphold justice, human rights, freedom, and integrity in public life.
  5. Uses Badr, Uhud, Khandaq, and Hudaybiyyah to teach reliance on Allah, obedience, perseverance, and a broader definition of victory.
  6. Challenges inattentiveness at Jumu'ah, urging reverence for Quran and the Prophet, good character, and brotherhood.
  7. Closes with prayers for forgiveness, the oppressed, the deceased, and steadfastness.
Try this week
Pray Salat al-Fajr and reflect on its meaning as spiritual awakening.
Wake during the night for two rak'ahs, or at least say la ilaha illallah.
Use wealth, education, skills, and talents for beneficial purposes rather than pursuing money alone.
Call people to Allah, enjoin good, forbid wrongdoing, and advocate for justice, human rights, freedom, and dignity.
Put away phones during Jumu'ah and listen attentively to Quran and hadith.
Follow the Prophet's example and choose role models known for good character and morals.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 89Used as a roadmap from spiritual awakening and night worship toward the tranquil soul and entry into Jannah.
Surah 3Used to frame Badr as reassurance from Allah and to connect love of Allah with following and obeying the Messenger.
Surah 48Used to argue that pledging allegiance to and following the Prophet is allegiance to Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“it is potential it is possible for every one of us with no exceptions to get that clearance before you leave this earth”
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Play from 8:49
“you need to call to Allah you need to order good and forbid bad you need to act advocacy to protect those four things”
ICC Tempe · Tempe, AZ
Play from 31:35
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that life is a journey toward meeting Allah, and that the Quran's image of dawn can teach us to wake up with hope, purpose, and gratitude. It encouraged regular Fajr, some night worship, and reflection on how our wealth and abilities are being used. Through the stories of earlier nations and the battles of Badr, Uhud, and Hudaybiyyah, it taught that we should trust Allah, follow the Prophet, and stay steady during hardship. It also called Muslims to protect justice, dignity, generosity, and brotherhood, while listening attentively at Jumu'ah and choosing good role models. As a family, we can ask how our worship and character can bring more mercy and courage into our community.

  1. What does an “inner dawn” look like in your life?
  2. How can we use our money and talents to help others?
  3. What helps you listen and focus during Jumu'ah?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Center of Tempe131 E 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281Jumu'ah 12:30 to 1:00 PM · 1:30 to 2:00 PM · 2:40 to 3:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICC Tempe52 khutbahs
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