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Technology must serve humanity

IAGD · Muhammad bin Arshad

“Allah wants you to build things that last a very long time.”

The khateeb, at 8:12

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In one sentence

Technological progress and civilization must be guided by iman, taqwa, accountability, repentance, and humility so Muslims build sustainable institutions that serve humanity rather than enable oppression.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Surah Hud 11:61 and Prophet Salih's call to Thamud.
  2. Describes Thamud's advanced military strength, architecture, and mountain homes.
  3. Explains isti'mar as building lasting, restorative, and sustainable things.
  4. Warns that technology without worship and accountability produces greed, pollution, and injustice.
  5. Calls practicing Muslims and youth to lead organizations and institutions according to taqwa.
  6. Encourages young people to pursue excellence, avoid frivolity, and join the Al-Mizan program.
Try this week
Make istighfar and then make tawbah to Allah.
Read the recommended Reuters article about pollution and the conflict between clean air and economy.
Use your talents to build sustainable, restorative institutions and lead organizations with taqwa.
Attend and participate in the announced Al-Mizan program for young professionals and college students.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 11Anchors the khutbah's call to worship Allah, build responsibly, seek forgiveness, and repent.
Surah 7Describes Thamud's settlement, castles, and mountain homes, supporting their advanced civilization.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah wants you to build things that last a very long time and Allah wants you to build things that fix other things don't destroy other things”
IAGD · Rochester Hills, MI
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“understand what you are capable of and then exhaust your potential and talent do not waste your time”
IAGD · Rochester Hills, MI
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For the dinner table

Allah gives people intelligence and resources so they can build things that last and repair what is broken. The khutbah reminds us that impressive technology and wealth are not enough; without worship, accountability, and taqwa, they can fuel greed, pollution, and injustice. Muslims should pair ambition with istighfar, tawbah, humility, and service. Young people especially are encouraged to use their talents to lead hospitals, companies, and community institutions for the good of others. The khutbah also invites young professionals and college students to join the Al-Mizan program.

  1. What is one thing you could build or improve that would help other people?
  2. How can we stay humble and remember Allah when we become successful?
  3. What talent do you think Allah has given you to use for the community?
Where it was given

The masjid

IAGD Masjid879 W. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307Jumu'ah Three Jumu'ahs · 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PMKhateebMuhammad bin ArshadMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at IAGD78 khutbahs
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