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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 25, 2025.

Stand up for justice, not silence

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“God wants us to stand for justice.”

The khateeb, at 28:25

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Muslims must stand for justice and oppose oppression rather than remain silent, especially when immigrants, Palestinians, and Muslim community leaders are targeted.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Welcomes visitors and introduces Surah al-Ma'idah through the speaker's experience with translation.
  2. Explains Surah al-Ma'idah's themes, including religious completion, dietary law, and justice.
  3. Applies the command to stand for justice to immigration enforcement, Gaza, and accusations against Imam Siraj Wahaj.
  4. Uses personal stories about returning to Islam and hearing Imam Siraj to reinforce courageous public witness.
  5. Closes with prayers and announcements about organizing, poetry, a Harar documentary, and immigrant-rights preparation.
Try this week
Stand publicly for justice and resist silence in the face of oppression.
Attend the Faith in Action planning meeting at the masjid at 7 p.m. and bring ideas.
Attend the Sunday noon community event at ICCNC to learn rights and prepare immigrant communities.
Watch the Harar documentary Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at 701 Vine Street in San Jose.
Attend the community poetry night on Saturday.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 5Used to argue that hatred must never override the obligation to act justly.
Surah 5Used to mention the declaration that religion was perfected.
Surah 5Referenced for wudu and the permissibility of seafood.
Surah 30Used to explain references to the Romans and the Levant.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“I didn't find out that the Ma'idah was the Last Supper until I was in my 40s.”
Lighthouse · Temescal · North Oakland, CA
Play from 17:33
“The only way things gonna get better is if we make it better.”
Lighthouse · Temescal · North Oakland, CA
Play from 27:34
“Don't be afraid. Just do what God wants you to do. And God wants us to stand for justice.”
Lighthouse · Temescal · North Oakland, CA
Play from 28:25
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah focused on Surah al-Ma'idah and its call to live by justice. The speaker shared how a translation once hid the chapter's connection to the Last Supper, reminding us that context matters. He urged Muslims not to stay silent when immigrants, people in Gaza, or other neighbors face harm and unfair treatment. He also encouraged people to prepare their communities by learning their rights and joining local organizing efforts. The closing announcements invited the community to gather, learn, create, and support one another.

  1. When have you learned something important only after receiving better context?
  2. What is one fair and helpful action our family could take this week?
  3. How can we help neighbors feel safer and more prepared?
Where it was given

The masjid

Lighthouse Mosque620 42nd St, Oakland, CA 94609ArchiveAll khutbahs at Lighthouse12 khutbahs
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