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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.

Muslims must act against wrongdoing

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“The ones who were doing, advising others to do good and stopping others from doing bad, were saved, and everyone else was destroyed.”

The khateeb, at 14:06

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In one sentence

Muslims must actively oppose wrongdoing and oppression through sincere, wise effort rather than remaining passive, while leaving results to Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces inaction as incompatible with Muslim faith
  2. Explains the Sabbath-town story and the danger of silent bystanders
  3. Uses the two-level ship hadith to illustrate communal responsibility
  4. Discusses the people of A'raf and missed opportunities to do good
  5. Applies the message to gossip, injustice, global oppression, and personal accountability
  6. Closes with five practical actions and supplication
Try this week
Avoid participating in gossip or backbiting; redirect the conversation or advise others with wisdom.
Respond constructively to local wrongdoing, including lying, cheating, abuse, anger, jealousy, and unfair targeting.
Stand with people treated unfairly at work, on campus, or in social groups.
Respond to global oppression through tahajjud, dua, awareness, and contacting MPs or MPPs.
Audit good and bad deeds, increase good deeds, leave harmful behavior, and take one feasible action instead of feeling overwhelmed.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 7The Sabbath-town story argues that those who advise against wrongdoing are saved, while passive bystanders share the consequences.
Surah 49Its condemnation of backbiting supports redirecting or stopping gossip.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“When we see something, there is injustices going around in our world, we take action.”
Muslim Neighbour Nexus · Mississauga, ON
Play from 9:01
“The ones who were doing, advising others to do good and stopping others from doing bad, were saved, and everyone else was destroyed.”
Muslim Neighbour Nexus · Mississauga, ON
Play from 14:06
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah teaches that Muslims should not remain passive when they see wrongdoing or oppression. The speaker used the story of the people of the Sabbath in Surah al-A'raf and the Prophet’s ship parable to show that speaking up and helping can protect a whole community. He encouraged us to redirect gossip, advise people with wisdom, stand with those treated unfairly, respond to suffering through prayer and responsible advocacy, and regularly examine our own deeds. We are responsible for sincere effort, while Allah controls the results.

  1. When have you seen someone need help, and what could a wise response look like?
  2. How can we change the subject when people begin gossiping?
  3. What is one small good action we can take this weekend?
Where it was given

The masjid

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