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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2025.

Shahadah means standing for truth and justice

At-Thohir · Ahmad Honest Qashidi

“It is only a fool who would allow their enemy to teach their children.”

The khateeb, at 23:28

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that shahadah means actively witnessing and conveying truth by recognizing Allah, standing for justice, resisting falsehood, and modeling truthful living for one's community and children.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Establishes taqwa, shahadah, and blessings on the Prophet as foundations of witnessing reality.
  2. Explains divine signs and the veils that obstruct perception of Allah.
  3. Connects prophets, messengers, and believers with conveying truth and upholding justice.
  4. Applies this responsibility to Gaza, journalists, oppression, and communal silence.
  5. Calls families and schools to teach children truth and reject passive bystanderhood.
  6. Closes with three takeaways: maintain taqwa, stand for justice, and embody truth through daily conduct.
Try this week
Maintain awareness of Allah in daily choices and conduct.
Seek truth, recognize falsehood, and avoid hiding from injustice.
Stand for justice and convey truth in family, school, work, and community within your capacity.
Make dua for oppressed people in Palestine, Sudan, and local communities.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“it is only a fool who would allow their enemy to teach their children.”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 23:28
“It's by Allah that He witnesses this. By the prophets, by the reporters, by the truth conveyors, the Rasul, and by the ummah, by the community that we also have to convey this truth.”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 26:23
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

This khutbah reminds us that faith is not only saying what we believe; it is witnessing Allah’s truth in how we live. We are asked to recognize truth, reject falsehood, stand with justice and those who are oppressed, and not hide behind silence. The speaker connects this responsibility to school, work, family, and community, especially the way adults teach children. Our homes are a first school, so children need both truthful guidance and examples of courage and integrity. Even when we stumble, we can keep returning to Allah, asking Him to show us truth clearly and help us follow it.

  1. What is one truth we should practice at home this week?
  2. How can we stand for justice kindly and courageously?
  3. What do our actions teach younger people about Islam?
Where it was given

The masjid

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