29:53 Islam will never be in…35:39 don't get fearful of…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 9, 2026.

Build Muslim community without hiding who you are

Masjid Fulton, SALAM Arden, SALAM · Hatem Bazian

“Don't get fearful of yourself and begin to hide who you are because that becomes unauthentic.”

The khateeb, at 35:39

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In one sentence

Muslims should understand themselves as part of Islam’s enduring migration and community-building story, openly contribute to society, resist Islamophobia, and help the new Sacramento mosque become a lasting center of faith and service.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Connects Qur'anic verses about the Prophet’s remembrance to the opening of the mosque.
  2. Explains hijrah through Islamic prophetic history and Muslim immigration.
  3. Describes Muslim historical presence and contributions in America.
  4. Highlights contemporary wars, Islamophobia, and the responsibility to build Islam locally.
  5. Calls for open identity, neighborly engagement, mosque participation, and lasting charity.
  6. Closes with prayers and communal worship.
Try this week
Continue advocating, speaking, and educating others about Islam and current injustices.
Do not hide Muslim identity because of Islamophobia.
Stay connected to neighbors rather than withdrawing from them.
Help make the Sacramento center engaged in broader community conversations.
Contribute time, effort, or resources toward building the mosque as lasting charity.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 108Contrasts Quraysh’s claim that the Prophet’s lineage was severed with Allah’s rejection of that judgment.
Surah 94Frames the mosque’s opening as part of the Prophet’s remembrance being raised across the world.
Surah 12Uses Yusuf’s migration, refugee experience, trafficking, and harassment to broaden the meaning of hijrah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Islam will never be in a descending state. Why? Because Allah promised that.”
Masjid Fulton · Sacramento, CA
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“don't get fearful of yourself and begin to hide who you are because that becomes unauthentic.”
Masjid Fulton · Sacramento, CA
Play from 35:39
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that a mosque is much more than bricks, carpet, and a building: it connects us to the continuing story of Islam. He spoke about migration in the lives of the prophets and how people can enrich the communities where they settle. Even when Muslims face hardship and prejudice, he encouraged us to live our faith openly and stay connected to our neighbors. He hoped this mosque would bring people together, teach Islam, and take part in the wider community. Each of us has a chance to contribute to something that can keep benefiting others beyond our own lifetime.

  1. What is one way you could make someone new at school or the mosque feel welcome?
  2. What would you like a neighbor to understand about being Muslim?
  3. If you could help organize one activity at the mosque, what would it be and whom would it help?
Where it was given

The masjids

Masjid Fulton1852 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825Jumu'ah 1:00 PM Arabic-English (Imam Ahmadullah Masoud) · 2:00 PM Dari (Br. Mirwais Hydari)SALAM Arden Center985 Enterprise Dr, Sacramento, CA 95825Jumu'ah English khutbah 12:00 PMSALAM Islamic Center4545 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841Jumu'ah 12:00 PM Arabic · English khutbah 1:15 PM, prayer 1:35 PMKhateebHatem BazianMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Fulton13 khutbahs
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