2:38 If you want to go…16:07 We have to refine our…
Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 19, 2026.

Prophetic brotherhood means serving the wider community

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“If you want to go far, you go together.”

The khateeb, at 2:38

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In one sentence

Muslims should embody prophetic brotherhood, justice, and good character by serving the wider community and building principled alliances rather than living in isolation.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The Prophet's visit to Quba and the value of connecting families to sacred history.
  2. Responsibility toward the wider city, including its poor, homeless, education, healthcare, and civic life.
  3. The Constitution of Madinah and examples of justice-oriented cooperation with non-Muslims.
  4. Applying prophetic character today through solidarity against prejudice and service to struggling families.
  5. A call to choose a community cause, support a neighboring mosque, and register to vote.
Try this week
Visit Masjid Quba during a Medina trip, especially on Saturday mornings after Fajr.
Take responsibility for local concerns such as homelessness, poverty, education, healthcare, and neighborhood conditions.
Refine personal character and support neighbors or other groups facing prejudice and injustice.
Choose a community cause that benefits neighbors and fellow residents, then participate.
Support the Islamic Center of Frisco by attending its fundraising dinner or sharing and contributing online.
Register to vote and learn how to participate through the registration drive.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If you want to go fast, you go alone. If you want to go far, you go together.”
IACC · Plano, TX
Play from 2:38
“We have to refine our character so we can display the beauty of Islam to others.”
IACC · Plano, TX
Play from 16:07
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Muslims are meant to build strong bonds with one another and care about the whole city around them. The Prophet's example in Madinah included supporting migrants, honoring agreements, and protecting the dignity and religious freedom of different communities. The speaker also recalled people who stood for justice and showed kindness even before accepting Islam, reminding us to recognize goodness and work with others against prejudice. We were asked to improve our character, serve neighbors in need, and choose a community cause to support. Simple next steps mentioned were helping a neighboring mosque and registering to vote.

  1. How can our family go farther by working together?
  2. Who in our neighborhood might need support or kindness?
  3. What community cause would you like to help with?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Association of Collin County6401 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX 75023ArchiveAll khutbahs at IACC8 khutbahs
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