0:08 So therefore Muslims…2:29 Because Americans like…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 19, 2026.

Muslims should serve their communities

Al-Shareef

“Muslims have a responsibility to engage yourself, engage in every aspect of life to be representing ourselves in whatever arena opportunity comes.”

The khateeb, at 0:08

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In one sentence

Muslims should actively engage civic and community life, care for others, practice balanced generosity, and use collective participation to pursue positive change and justice.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Rejects Muslim isolation and argues for civic responsibility.
  2. Calls listeners to serve neighbors and support the poor, sick, hungry, and needy.
  3. Encourages honest public service, representation, and positive community engagement.
  4. Teaches balanced financial stewardship: save, give, and spend responsibly.
  5. Concludes with prayers for healing, justice, peace, wise leadership, and relief from suffering.
Try this week
Participate in civic and community life to represent Muslims positively.
Build relationships with neighbors and care for the poor, needy, hungry, and sick.
Balance finances by saving, giving to those in need, and spending responsibly.
Serve with honesty and integrity, and vote so the community’s voice is represented.
Pray for the sick, bereaved, victims of war, and people facing hardship.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 6:161Recited to affirm guidance, sincere worship, and righteous action.
Quran 18:110Recited to affirm guidance, sincere worship, and righteous action.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So therefore Muslims have a responsibility to engage yourself, engage in every aspect of life to be representing ourselves in whatever arena opportunity comes.”
Al-Shareef · Long Beach, CA
Play from 0:08
“Because Americans like honesty, integrity, because it's natural. So we need to be engaged, bring positive change.”
Al-Shareef · Long Beach, CA
Play from 2:29
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Muslims should participate in society and serve the people around them. He encouraged us to care for neighbors, especially the poor, sick, hungry, and needy. He also taught a balanced approach to money: save responsibly, give generously, and spend wisely. Honest service and civic participation can help our communities grow stronger. He ended with prayers for peace, healing, justice, guidance, and relief from suffering.

  1. Where could we show care to a neighbor or someone in need this week?
  2. How can our family balance saving money, giving, and spending?
  3. What is one positive way young Muslims can serve or participate in our community?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Shareef2104 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806Jumu'ah 1:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Shareef43 khutbahs
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