6:32 What we do know with…15:06 Juneteenth reminds us…15:20 Islam teaches us that…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Juneteenth calls Muslims to confront racism

MALV · Tom Facchine

“Allah is for justice and Islam is for justice and it is against any type of racism or prejudice.”

The khateeb, at 6:32

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In one sentence

Juneteenth should prompt Muslims to live out Islam's commitment to justice and anti-racism by confronting prejudice, educating themselves, and widening opportunity for the oppressed.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Juneteenth, slavery, enslaved African Muslims, and delayed emancipation.
  2. Connects Juneteenth to Quranic teaching on diversity, mutual recognition, and piety.
  3. Uses prophetic teachings and historical examples to confront racism within Muslim communities.
  4. Describes America's racialized history and Malcolm X's view of Islam's anti-racist potential.
  5. Calls for education, speaking against racism, supporting dignity, and inclusive leadership.
  6. Closes by renewing commitment to justice and praying for the oppressed.
Try this week
Examine racial stereotypes and assumptions within one's family and community.
Educate oneself and one's children about slavery, Juneteenth, and racial history.
Speak out against racism in Muslim communities and the wider society.
Support the dignity, leadership, and opportunities of people affected by racism.
Renew one's commitment to standing with the oppressed and pursuing justice.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 49Used to teach that diversity serves mutual recognition and honor rests on piety, not race or lineage.
Musnad AhmadUsed to state that no racial or ethnic group has superiority except through righteousness.
Sahih MuslimUsed through the rebuke of Abu Dhar to show that racist speech reflects Jahiliyyah and requires repentance.
Surah 16Used to ground justice, good conduct, generosity, and rejection of injustice and transgression.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“What we do know with 100% certainty is that Allah is for justice and Islam is for justice and it is against any type of racism or prejudice.”
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Play from 6:32
“Juneteenth reminds us that injustice may be legal, even if it's not moral. And that freedom delayed is justice denied.”
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“Islam teaches us that justice is not just a legal concept, it's a moral obligation, that we have to stand for justice whether it's legal yet or not.”
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Play from 15:20
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah explains that Juneteenth remembers the delayed liberation of enslaved people in the United States, including many Muslims. The Quran and the Prophet's teachings make clear that people are not superior because of race, language, or ancestry; honor comes through righteousness. We should honestly examine prejudice in our homes and communities, learn history with our children, and speak against racism. Our goal is to build a Muslim community where skin color never limits respect, love, leadership, or opportunity.

  1. What is one thing our family could learn about Juneteenth or the history of racism?
  2. How can we make sure skin color never affects whom we respect or include?
  3. What should we do when someone says something prejudiced?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley1988 Schadt Avenue, Whitehall, PA 18052KhateebTom FacchineMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at MALV44 khutbahs
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