The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 31, 2026.
Oppression will not last forever
“All empires are made to fall sooner or later, one day or the other.”
In one sentence
Human knowledge is limited, so when injustice makes the world seem hopeless, believers should trust Allah's unseen wisdom, remain steadfast, learn from history, and act responsibly within their own spheres.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Defines human knowledge as limited beneath Allah's complete knowledge.
- Uses Musa and Khidr in Surah al-Kahf to show hidden wisdom behind apparently harmful acts.
- Connects Gaza, militarization, immigration enforcement, and other injustices to despair and helplessness.
- Points to public resistance, geopolitical change, and historical empire-collapse as signs that oppression is not permanent.
- Calls Muslims to reject hopelessness, act locally, support those resisting injustice, and prepare spiritually for Ramadan.
Try this week
Read the Quran regularly with meaning, translation, and reflection.
Do what you can within your own spaces, networks, and communities.
Pray for and stand in solidarity with people resisting oppression.
Prepare spiritually for Ramadan and strengthen religious practice.
Recognize right and wrong regardless of who is involved.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The reason I brought this up today is because as a collective We all are going through some very, very difficult and yet very interesting times.”
“It happened because people in Gaza taught this world dignity, honor, respect. resilience, resistance, that's what they taught.”
“All empires are made to fall sooner or later, one day or the other.”
“We also ought to be grateful. And we also ought to be thankful to those who are resisting against this blatant, brazen injustice on a daily basis.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminded us that human knowledge has limits, while Allah knows what we cannot see. The story of Musa and Khidr shows that painful or confusing events may contain wisdom hidden from us. Even when injustice and suffering make us feel helpless, we should not give up; we should remain hopeful, learn from history, and do what we can in our communities. As Ramadan approaches, we are encouraged to prepare spiritually and remember people suffering around the world.
- When have you later understood why something difficult happened?
- What is one helpful thing our family can do in our own community?
- How do you want Ramadan to be different this year?
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