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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, May 1, 2026.

Trust Allah and take responsibility

ICNVT · Souheil Ghannouchi

“Put your trust in the hands of Allah, accept the outcome, but then do that self assessment to learn your lessons and accept responsibility.”

The khateeb, at 34:59

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In one sentence

A believer should combine sincere effort and trust in Allah with honest self-accountability, while serving and protecting the community.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Opens with praise of Allah, testimony, blessings on the Prophet, and calls to taqwa.
  2. Urges listeners to take action, trust Allah with outcomes, learn lessons, and accept responsibility.
  3. Recites Qur'anic passages contrasting good and harmful words and reminding listeners of accountability.
  4. Announces Salam Nikah, mosque donations, a volunteer meeting, and a grounds cleanup.
  5. Shares local bias-incident statistics and urges early reporting and de-escalation.
  6. Encourages domestic-violence victims to call police without fearing immigration enforcement.
  7. Points listeners toward Justice for All resources concerning Palestine, Rohingya, Kashmir, and other crises.
Try this week
Do everything possible, trust Allah with the outcome, assess what happened, learn the lessons, and accept responsibility.
Report bias incidents or concerning situations to police before they escalate.
Call the police for domestic violence or abuse, even when immigration concerns create fear.
Attend the volunteer meeting after Maghrib in classroom 9.
Join the mosque grounds cleanup from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., even for one hour.
Donate to the mosque, even one dollar.
Visit the Justice for All table to learn how to support affected communities.
Attend Salam Nikah on July 19 from 1:30 to 2:30 if seeking a Muslim spouse.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“do everything you can put your trust in the hands of Allah accept the outcome but then do that self assessment to learn your lessons and accept responsibility for what happened to you”
ICNVT · Fairfax, VA
Play from 34:59
“they would rather prevent crimes or de-escalate situations than wait until something bad has happened”
ICNVT · Fairfax, VA
Play from 43:05
“especially regarding domestic violence issues they say to call the police get them involved”
ICNVT · Fairfax, VA
Play from 43:42
“even if you just show up for an hour it makes a lot of change so please if you have time to donate please come tomorrow and join us inshallah”
ICNVT · Fairfax, VA
Play from 44:24
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us to work hard, trust Allah, and honestly learn from whatever happens. The Qur'anic passages also remind us that our words matter and that we will answer to Allah. We were encouraged to report dangerous or troubling situations early and to seek police help in cases of domestic violence. The mosque also invited everyone to volunteer, help clean the grounds, donate, and learn about humanitarian service. Small acts of time, courage, and care can strengthen the whole community.

  1. What is one thing you can prepare for this week while still trusting Allah?
  2. How could we help someone feel safer asking for help?
  3. What small job could our family do for the mosque or neighborhood?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Northern Virginia Trust4420 Shirley Gate Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030Jumu'ah 11:30 AM · 1:15 PM · 2:15 PMKhateebSouheil GhannouchiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICNVT108 khutbahs
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