10:03 Justice is something…24:03 If I am lying. About…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.

Justice must guide every part of life

IMAAM Center · Arif Kabir

“Justice is something that we hold as an ideal.”

The khateeb, at 10:03

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In one sentence

Justice is a central Islamic obligation that must govern Muslims’ public advocacy, communal leadership, family life, and everyday dealings, especially when it is uncomfortable or personally disadvantageous.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Muslims must engage society and stand for justice, including for innocent victims worldwide.
  2. Justice must apply universally, including to leaders, families, and those without power or status.
  3. The Prophet’s example and Hilf al-Fudul demonstrate equal protection and principled cooperation.
  4. Muslims in America should build on earlier struggles for justice and speak against global atrocities.
  5. Justice must be practiced in mosques, homes, workplaces, business, and personal relationships.
  6. The khutbah closes with repentance, a prayer to become people of justice, and salah.
Try this week
Speak out against atrocities and help shift public opinion on Palestine, the Uyghurs, Sudan, and other oppressed communities.
Practice justice in the home toward children, spouses, parents, and in-laws.
Treat people from different countries and backgrounds fairly in community life and business.
Do not exploit newcomers, overcharge people who lack alternatives, lie about credentials, or cheat for qualifications.
Call out injustice even when doing so does not benefit you in the short term.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Justice is something that we hold as an ideal. So that we can please al-adal. The most just. Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
IMAAM Center · Silver Spring, MD
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“If I am lying. About my credentials. In order to get. A certain type of job. Or I cheat. In order to get. A certain credential. I am not being just.”
IMAAM Center · Silver Spring, MD
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that justice is one of the central responsibilities of a Muslim. We should stand for justice not only when it helps us, but also when it is uncomfortable or costly. The Prophet’s example shows that rules must apply equally to leaders, families, the powerful, and the vulnerable. Justice begins with public concerns such as Palestine and Sudan, but it also reaches our homes, workplaces, businesses, and relationships. We should ask Allah to help us become people who are honest, fair, and willing to protect others’ rights.

  1. Who is someone people might overlook or take advantage of, and how could we treat them more fairly?
  2. When is it hardest to be fair at home?
  3. What is one honest choice we can make this week even if it costs us something?
Where it was given

The masjid

IMAAM Center (Indonesian Muslim Association in America)9100 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910Jumu'ah 1st Jumu'ah 12:15 PM · 2nd Jumu'ah 1:30 PMKhateebArif KabirMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at IMAAM Center74 khutbahs
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