Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 19, 2026.
Justice is Islam's greatest neglected Sunnah
“We need to return to doing justice.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that establishing justice, fairness, and care for neighbors is Islam's greatest neglected sunnah and requires persistent public and personal action amid oppression.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz's just rule illustrates Islamic economic fairness and zakat reaching poor non-Muslims.
- Surah al-Nahl's reminder defines justice, ihsan, equitable distribution, neighbor rights, and avoiding immoral conduct.
- Muslims earn the title of the best people by promoting ma'ruf and resisting munkar.
- Believers must stand as witnesses for justice, including on migrant rights and abuses affecting oppressed communities.
- Ibn Taymiyyah's political principle contrasts the endurance of just governance with the failure of oppressive states.
- The khutbah closes by pairing grief with tawakkul, planning, and everyday justice toward self, family, neighbors, and society.
Try this week
Stand up and speak out for justice, including immigrant rights and protection from family separation.
Take Justice for All materials, sign up for its newsletter, and learn how to support advocacy for oppressed communities.
Care for relatives and nearby neighbors, including non-Muslims, as part of their rights.
Use the speaker's family-presence test to reject hidden shameful media or behavior.
Feel grief without paralysis, trust Allah, and make concrete plans and preparations for action.
Support the community through tangible sadaqah or donation.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 16:90Used to define Allah's commands to justice, excellence, giving to relatives, and avoiding wrongdoing.
Quran 3:110Used to explain that Muslims become the best community by promoting good and opposing evil.
Quran 4:135Used to command persistent testimony for justice, even against oneself or one's family.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Things are going well for you? It's not going well for somebody else. You have to continue to stand for justice.”
“The ummah has been created to establish justice. And to govern the justice. In the homes. In our workplaces. And in the highest places of the land.”
“Feel the pain. But don't be paralyzed by the grief.”
“We need to return to doing justice. To ourselves. To our families. To our neighbors. To our society.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah taught that justice is one of Islam's greatest responsibilities and a neglected sunnah. Justice means treating people fairly, sharing resources equitably, and caring for relatives and neighbors, including non-Muslims. We are called to speak up when people are oppressed and to practice goodness in our own private choices. Even when suffering makes us grieve, we should trust Allah, make plans, and take responsible action.
- Where could our family practice more fairness this week?
- What might we do to show care for a neighbor?
- How can we respond to sad news without becoming helpless?
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