25:10 so belief itself is a…31:38 if we truly embrace…34:56 we are the ones who…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 24, 2026.

Islam calls believers to become community heroes

ICB Wayland

“We are the ones who shoulder the communal responsibility.”

The khateeb, at 34:56

Watch the khutbah
In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Islam equips believers to become the heroes their communities need through moral clarity, trusting faith, and responsibility for others amid a troubled world.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Invites worshippers to set sincere intentions and bring full attention to the khutbah.
  2. Recounts Isra and Mi'raj as comfort after the Prophet's losses and emphasizes his return to serve the community.
  3. Uses Abu Bakr's affirmation to illustrate faith as an inward miracle.
  4. Presents three prophetic gifts: a strong moral compass, miraculous faith, and communal responsibility.
  5. Uses superhero stories to frame Muslim identity as courageous, principled service to society.
  6. Calls listeners to identify where they are holding back and embrace guidance, faith, and service.
Try this week
Set a sincere intention and bring full attention to worship.
When confronting wrongdoing, respond with the hand, tongue, or heart according to one's ability.
Examine where you are holding back from moral guidance, faith, or communal responsibility, then take a concrete step forward.
Keep the bereaved, ill community members, and suffering people around the world in your prayers.
Strengthen your attachment to the Quran and study its language and miraculous nature.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“so belief itself is a miracle so for the prophet peace be upon him to offer a means to belief for us is offering us an ability to work miracles”
ICB Wayland · Wayland, MA
Play from 25:10
“if we truly embrace Islam if we take our prophetic inheritance right that is what is going to enable us to be the heroes that our society needs”
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Play from 31:38
“we are the ones who shoulder the communal responsibility I think that's being illustrated for us as a community and in America”
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Play from 34:56
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland126 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:00 PM · Iqamah 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICB Wayland45 khutbahs
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