10:34 the king of all kings…28:58 as they say, if you…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 4, 2026.

Every Muslim must share Islam wisely

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“The king of all kings has chosen you for a mission.”

The khateeb, at 10:34

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In one sentence

Every Muslim has been entrusted with the prophetic mission of conveying and embodying Islam, so the community should answer hardship through wise da'wah in daily life and modern media.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames hardship and communal deaths as a test, offers solidarity, and prays for the deceased as martyrs.
  2. Presents da'wah and establishing the religion as a mission shared by every Muslim, not only scholars.
  3. Urges listeners to share learned guidance, invite others to the masjid, and embody Islam through relationships.
  4. Warns that neglecting this mission brings accountability, illustrating the point with conversion and apostasy stories.
  5. Argues that Muslims must use contemporary media, recalling the Prophet's communication methods and Hassan ibn Thabit's poetry.
  6. Introduces American Muslim Impact Network's effort to train imams and leaders, then closes with supplication and prayer.
Try this week
Share something sound you have learned about Islam, even one verse.
Invite people to the masjid for tea, food, or conversation with trusted imams.
Represent Islam through good conduct with employers, employees, spouses, children, and neighbors.
Use phones and media to draw people closer to Allah and support trustworthy Muslim voices.
Support training for imams and new community leaders in communication.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimWarns about the instability of faith and the consequences of neglect.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the king of all kings has chosen you for a mission”
ICSD · Clairemont, CA
Play from 10:34
“as they say, if you don't have your narratives, others are going to control it.”
ICSD · Clairemont, CA
Play from 28:58
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that hardship can test our faith while also bringing people together. He said every Muslim shares a responsibility to represent and explain Islam, not only imams or scholars. We can do that by sharing what we know, welcoming people to the masjid, and showing faith through kindness at work and home. He also encouraged us to use phones and media to bring people closer to Allah and to support trustworthy Muslim voices. The goal is to respond to our blessings and challenges with patience, unity, and useful service.

  1. What is one kind action at school that could show what Islam teaches?
  2. How could you use your phone to help someone move closer to Allah?
  3. Who could we invite for tea or a meal so they feel welcome at the masjid?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of San Diego7050 Eckstrom Ave, San Diego, CA 92111Jumu'ah 12:00 PM & 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICSD36 khutbahs
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