1:20 Islam was to break…12:42 Iman in the heart…22:42 O Muslims no matter…27:13 Do not trivialize any…
The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Faith makes the ummah responsible for Gaza

EPIC · Yasir Qadhi

“Iman in the heart automatically translates as concern for the ummah.”

The khateeb, at 12:42

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In one sentence

Islam makes the ummah’s shared faith more important than inherited identities, obligating Muslims to care for and help one another, especially Gaza, while using Dhul Hijjah for intensified worship and charity.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Islam rejects superiority based on lineage, ethnicity, caste, or skin color, making piety the meaningful distinction.
  2. The ummah unites believers across gender, generations, geography, and even the believing jinn, creating rights and responsibilities.
  3. Concern for Gaza requires love, awareness, dua, aid, and realistic action within treaty and political limits.
  4. Muslims should turn anger into productive advocacy while recognizing that leaders and individuals are accountable to Allah.
  5. The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are especially blessed, calling for increased worship, fasting, dua, charity, and udhiyah.
Try this week
Remember the people of Gaza in your duas.
Raise your voice, raise awareness, fundraise where possible, and apply pressure internally toward productive action.
During the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, increase dhikr, Qur'an recitation, and dua.
If not performing Hajj, fast on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, the Day of Arafah.
If able, sponsor udhiyah, feed the poor, and give generously to people in need.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 8Explains how treaty obligations can limit military assistance while other forms of help remain possible.
Sahih al-BukhariUses the hadith about sacrificed bones nourishing believing jinn to show the ummah extends beyond humanity.
Sahih MuslimCites Allah's love for worshipping Him alone, uniting around His rope, and advising leaders sincerely.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Islam was to break this false hierarchy and to destroy this false notion of superiority based upon one's lineage and background.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 1:20
“Iman in the heart automatically translates as concern for the ummah.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 12:42
“O Muslims no matter how much your heart is bleeding, no matter how depressing the situation is, be optimistic in the long run that Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala will bring about a change.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 22:42
“Do not trivialize any good deed that you can do because this world is temporary and every one of us will eventually leave.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 27:13
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Islam rejects superiority based on ancestry, tribe, or skin color and calls us to value piety and awareness of Allah. He described the ummah as one large family whose members should love one another, stay aware of each other's difficulties, and help. Speaking about Gaza, he encouraged dua, raising awareness, and giving what we can, while recognizing that people have different abilities and responsibilities. He urged us to turn anger into useful action and keep hope in Allah. He also reminded us that the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah offer opportunities for good deeds, including remembrance of Allah, reading Quran, generosity, and fasting on the day of Arafat for those not on Hajj.

  1. How could you help someone from a different background feel welcome this week?
  2. What is one way our family could help people who are suffering and remember them in dua?
  3. What good deed would you like us to practice together during Dhul Hijjah?
Where it was given

The masjid

East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMKhateebYasir QadhiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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