11:38 A believer doesn't…12:58 Justice must be done…14:23 Sign the petitions,…20:29 At the very least,…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2025.

Justice requires action against oppression

Al-Mu'min Mosque

“A believer doesn't accept the injustice.”

The khateeb, at 11:38

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In one sentence

Justice is a universal obligation in Islam, so believers must oppose oppression through wise lawful action, speech, and du'ah rather than silence or despair.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines justice as a universal Islamic obligation owed to everyone.
  2. Explains that injustice must be removed because it blocks societal good.
  3. Applies the principle to Muslim detentions and broader oppression.
  4. Urges lawful civic action through speech, petitions, representatives, social media, voting, and lobbying.
  5. Encourages acting according to one's capacity and seeking counsel.
  6. Closes with du'ah, hope, and trust that injustice will ultimately be addressed.
Try this week
Speak publicly against injustice when able.
Sign petitions and write to elected representatives.
Use social media to share concerns and expose injustice.
Vote, petition, lobby, and use other lawful civic channels.
Support people who are afraid to speak.
Make du'ah and reject injustice in the heart when direct action is unsafe.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“A believer doesn't accept the injustice. A believer doesn't take the lower hand. They stand up for themselves and for others, no matter who they are, when injustice is being done.”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 11:38
“Justice must be done wherever it is, because injustice, as we were saying, when it exists, it robs the value of the good we try to plant in society.”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 12:58
“Sign the petitions, write letters to your representatives, ask them for that justice.”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 14:23
“At the very least, pour all of that emotional side of you into your du'ah.”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 20:29
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah taught that justice is a universal command from Allah, owed to every person and not only to people in our own group. It said that fear, sadness, and anger are real emotions, but we should guide them with wisdom so they lead us toward protecting people and resisting oppression. We were encouraged to use lawful voices and civic tools such as speaking up, signing petitions, writing representatives, sharing concerns, voting, and lobbying. When action feels dangerous or impossible, we should not lose hope: we can reject injustice in our hearts and turn our concerns into sincere du'ah.

  1. How can we use anger as motivation without letting it control our behavior?
  2. What would you include in a du'ah for people facing oppression?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Mu'min Mosque3528 Westfield Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76133ArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Mu'min Mosque44 khutbahs
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