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Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.

Muslim strength grows through unity

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“We have to feel that we are one body.”

The khateeb, at 29:34

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In one sentence

The ummah's weakness and division stem from selfishness, disunity, arrogance, envy, and detachment from the Qur'an and Sunnah, so Muslims must cultivate empathy, unity, and collective strength in service of Islam.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Begins with tawhid, taqwa, gratitude for Islam, and remembrance of death.
  2. Reflects on the Muslim ummah's global presence and its present weakness.
  3. Connects unity to the Qur'an, Sunnah, mutual support, patience, and avoiding betrayal and backbiting.
  4. Urges Muslims to develop religious, political, and halal economic strength.
  5. Identifies arrogance and envy as causes of division and ends with prayers for afflicted Muslims.
Try this week
Check on and support Muslims facing hardship instead of ignoring their suffering.
Avoid backbiting, humiliating speech, and hurtful commentary about people receiving help.
Hold firmly to the Qur'an and Sunnah while resisting communal division.
Support halal economic activity and informed civic engagement that serves the community's welfare.
Practice patience with fellow Muslims and resist arrogance and envy.
Include Muslims facing conflict, illness, imprisonment, and death in regular supplication.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Kind words and forgiveness are better than charity followed by harm, emphasizing sincere compassion.
Surah 8Allah unites believers' hearts, showing that unity cannot be produced by wealth alone.
Surah 3Believers are commanded to hold fast to Allah's rope and avoid division.
Surah 9Believers are warned not to betray Allah, the Messenger, or their trusts.
Surah 25People test one another, requiring patience and forbearance within the community.
Sahih al-BukhariA Muslim is the brother of another Muslim and must not oppress or abandon him.
Sahih MuslimRelieving another Muslim's hardship brings relief on the Day of Judgment.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“we have to feel that we are one body it's not our talk that's what the Prophet Muhammad says”
ICH · Hawthorne, CA
Play from 29:34
“we'll use all of our power to serve the deen of Allah”
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Play from 99:20
“The one who has envy. Is hurting himself. Before hurting the others.”
ICH · Hawthorne, CA
Play from 117:17
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Islam is a blessing and that belonging to the ummah means caring about one another. He shared a story about a man whose shop survived a fire, but who later regretted thinking only about his own good fortune while others had lost theirs. He compared the Muslim community to one body, where pain in one part affects the rest. He encouraged sincere kindness and warned against hurting people with our words, even when we give them help. He also urged us to resist arrogance and envy, ask Allah for His blessings, and be patient with one another.

  1. Who might need extra kindness this week, and how could we help?
  2. How can we celebrate something good that happens to someone else?
  3. What could we say when helping someone so they feel cared for and respected?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Hawthorne12209 Hawthorne Way, Hawthorne, CA 90250Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 2:10 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICH20 khutbahs
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