Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 4, 2025.
Human dignity demands justice for Gaza
In one sentence
Because Allah has honored every human being with dignity and moral responsibility, Muslims must protect life, reject oppression, and stand for justice, especially for Gaza.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Allah created human beings in an honored form and entrusted Adam and humanity with stewardship and responsibility.
- Human dignity is reinforced by fitrah, reason, revelation, and the prohibition against unjust harm.
- The Quranic principle of protecting one life is applied to Gaza’s suffering and the world’s double standards.
- Supporting justice for Palestine and oppressed people is presented as a matter of faith and principle.
- Listeners are urged to join a peaceful protest, donate blood, pray for the afflicted, and support communal needs.
- The khutbah closes with announcements and reminders to listen respectfully during the sermon, followed by prayer recitation.
Try this week
Join the peaceful Gaza protest Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at 1600 Pacific Highway, bringing family and friends.
Donate blood if able.
Make dua for the people of Gaza and for Sultan, his mother, and his family.
Listen respectfully during the khutbah without talking, laughing, or using phones.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“you have your prophet you have your book you have this deen because Allah wants to protect you keep you dignified and respected and honored”
“when somebody kills one nafs one human being just one as if he or she killed all humanity and when you save one nafs and protect one human being as if you saved all mankind”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Allah has honored every human being and entrusted us with worship, moral responsibility, and care for creation. Because every life has dignity, Muslims should reject oppression and protect people, including those suffering in Gaza. The speaker urged families to join a peaceful protest, give blood if able, remember the sick in dua, and stand for justice for Muslims and non-Muslims. He also reminded young people to listen respectfully during the khutbah and avoid talking, laughing, or using phones.
- How can we show respect for every person’s dignity this week?
- What is one peaceful action our family could take when people are being treated unjustly?
- What helps us listen respectfully during a khutbah or family reminder?
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