1:16 My fellow Muslim…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 9, 2026.

Do not fear speaking against injustice

YIC · Adamu Souliman

“There's no need to be afraid.”

The khateeb, at 1:16

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Muslims should not fear confronting injustice or speaking truth to public officials, while remaining vigilant and trusting Allah’s control over life and death.

The khutbah in 4 steps

  1. Rejects fear and denial in the face of visible injustice.
  2. Encourages Muslims to trust Allah amid uncertainty about life and death.
  3. Frames criticizing wrongdoing by public officials as an expression of love for America.
  4. Warns against complacency and urges vigilance because Allah is watching.
Try this week
Do not let fear prevent you from naming injustice.
Speak up to public officials when they are doing wrong.
Stay alert rather than assuming everything is okay, while remembering that Allah is watching.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“My fellow Muslim brothers and sisters, there's no need to be afraid. Don't be afraid. I said it, I'll repeat myself.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
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For the dinner table

In this khutbah, the imam speaks about injustice and encourages his listeners not to let fear silence them. He connects concern for justice with reading the Quran and remembering Allah. He says that life and death are in Allah’s hands, reminding us that we do not know how much time we have. He presents speaking honestly to public officials as an expression of care for the country. His closing reminder that Allah is watching invites us to reflect together on our own choices and responsibilities.

  1. What could you say kindly if you saw someone being treated unfairly?
  2. What helps you feel brave enough to speak about a problem?
  3. How could remembering that Allah is watching shape one choice you make tomorrow?
Where it was given

The masjid

Yonkers Islamic Center100 Riverdale Ave Apartment 1A, Yonkers, NY 10701Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebAdamu SoulimanMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at YIC138 khutbahs
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