Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2026.
Build righteous leaders through consultation
“Support an orphan and you will see the difference in your life.”
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Encourages sending blessings on the Prophet, especially on Friday.
- Uses Umar's statements to discuss land, community organization, leadership, and supporting decisions after consultation.
- Explains the hadith contrasting sincere advisers with corrupt advisers around leaders.
- Describes the companions' devotion and the Prophet's transformation of society over 23 years.
- Shows how the Prophet cultivated leaders at different levels, including military, educational, and civic leadership.
- Calls the community to produce future leaders and closes with prayers for Muslims, Palestine, and Gaza's orphans.
Try this week
Study and imitate the Prophet Muhammad's leadership.
Use consultation and accept sincere correction from trusted advisers.
Support legitimate community decisions after discussion.
Work together to cultivate good leaders for the future.
Support an orphan, including by donating to the Gaza orphan effort.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 8Used to explain that Allah supported the Prophet through believers and united their hearts.
Sahih MuslimUsed to emphasize the value of a truthful minister who reminds and assists the leader.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“If you learn it from him. You will be a good one. Otherwise you will fail. Sooner or later.”
“Support an orphan and you will see the difference in your life.”
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