Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 8, 2025.
Every Muslim has a role to serve
MCF · Tahir Wyatt
“Every single person has a role to play.”
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Establishes every Muslim’s accountability and responsibility to the ummah.
- Uses Musa’s twelve springs and the Sahaba’s varied virtues to illustrate distinct roles.
- Highlights overlooked service through the masjid cleaner, Uthman’s logistical support, and Imam Malik’s teaching.
- Applies the principle to modern professions, parenting, business, health, education, and communication.
- Concludes with American Muslims’ varied contributions supporting the people of Gaza.
Try this week
Maintain the essentials: learn some Quran, pray, and fast Ramadan.
Use your profession, family role, or practical skills to serve others and support community institutions.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“What she did was so great that the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam noticed her absence.”
“Every single person has a role to play. And this is not just something that was restricted to the time of the sahaba.”
“You have to find the door that Allah azza wa jal opened for you.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Dr. Tahir Wyatt reminded us that each of us has something valuable to offer the Muslim community. The companions had different strengths, and we can also serve Allah through the abilities and opportunities He gives us. The story of the woman who cleaned the masjid shows that quiet work matters, even when other people overlook it. Finding our own way to contribute goes alongside our shared duties, including prayer and fasting in Ramadan. As a family, we can help each other recognize our strengths and use them to support others.
- What is something you enjoy or do well that could help someone else?
- Who quietly helps at our masjid or in our neighborhood, and how could we thank them?
- What is one way our family could serve others together this week?
Where it was given
The masjid
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