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Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 10, 2026.

Unity is an obligation, not a preference

Masjid Ul Haqq

“It is an obligation, not a recommendation.”

The khateeb, at 14:19

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In one sentence

Muslims must treat unity around Allah, His Messenger, and a shared purpose as an obligation, overcoming sectarianism, ego, and comfort through self-rectification and collective service.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Introduces Muslim unity as the blueprint for overcoming division.
  2. Argues that unity is an obligation grounded in the Quran and Sunnah.
  3. Diagnoses partisanship, pride, and secular pressures as communal weaknesses.
  4. Urges self-forgiveness, personal rectification, and responsibility toward youth and seniors.
  5. Calls leaders to prioritize collective unity over preference, money, and status.
  6. Uses a rat-utopia study to illustrate the dangers of purposeless abundance.
  7. Closes with calls to volunteer, support the masjid, and access legal aid.
Try this week
Hold fast to the Quran and Sunnah rather than sectarian or personality-based affiliations.
Begin personal rectification through repentance, self-forgiveness, and changed behavior.
Create a supportive environment for children and youth to pray and participate.
Prioritize collective unity over personal preference, money, status, or institutional rivalry.
Volunteer at the masjid by contacting the speaker or Imam.
Seek community legal assistance through the speaker and Maryland Legal Aid Fund.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But it is an obligation, not a recommendation. It is not the Imam or the Mashayikh or this person or this madhab or this thing. It is what Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala commands of us.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 14:19
“There is no plan B for Islam. There is no plan B for the Ummah of Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 15:57
“Everybody has an opportunity to contribute. We make dua to Allah that He purifies our intentions and He makes it sincere.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 35:16
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Muslims belong to one ummah and that coming together is an obligation. He warned that pride in our own groups and competition between masajid can weaken the community. He asked us to look within ourselves, forgive ourselves for past mistakes, and work toward becoming helpful members of the ummah. He also urged us to build an environment that cares for our children and brings them into community life. His invitation was practical and hopeful: find a shared purpose, offer whatever help we can, and ask Allah to make our intentions sincere.

  1. What would help you feel more welcome and involved at the masjid?
  2. What is one way our family could help with a community project this week?
  3. How can we stay close to someone when we have different preferences?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ul Haqq514 Islamic Way, Baltimore, MD 21217Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:15 PM; iqamah 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Ul Haqq48 khutbahs
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