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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, May 23, 2026.

Security is an Islamic responsibility

Al-Huda · Khalid Herrington

“If you are going to purchase a firearm, you are now obligated to learn how to use it properly.”

The khateeb, at 14:26

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In one sentence

Muslims, especially men, must treat security as an Islamic obligation by responsibly protecting families and institutions, gaining practical training, and trusting Allah after doing their part.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Interprets Qur'anic passages on loyalty, apostasy, and the qualities of believers Allah loves.
  2. Frames a recent security concern as a standing obligation to protect families and Muslim institutions.
  3. Argues that security requires layered responsibility and practical preparation, not dependence on police or untrained firearm ownership.
  4. Uses the Sahabah's organization, unity, and battle readiness to emphasize courage, awareness, and training.
  5. Calls listeners to learn, secure, and repeatedly practice, then place complete trust in Allah.
Try this week
Secure homes, businesses, and masajid through sensible layered precautions.
Learn Islamic guidance and practical principles of personal and community security.
If purchasing a firearm, learn to use it properly through appropriate training.
Develop situational awareness and practice responses repeatedly until they become instinctive.
Fulfill responsibility for family and community safety while trusting Allah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 5:51Used to warn believers about taking Jews and Christians as protectors and allies.
Quran 5:54Used to describe believers who love Allah, show humility, strive, and ignore criticism.
Quran 5:57Used to warn against taking people who mock religion as protectors and allies.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“That is not how we understand security in Islam. We understand security based on Islam.”
Al-Huda · Schaumburg, IL
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“If you are going to purchase a firearm, you are now obligated to learn how to use it properly. This is not a game.”
Al-Huda · Schaumburg, IL
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“I can't protect anybody. I can't save anybody. All harm and benefit only comes from Allah. I'm just playing my part.”
Al-Huda · Schaumburg, IL
Play from 16:31
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb taught that caring for our families and community includes taking security seriously. He connected this responsibility to the Islamic idea of tying your camel: we take sensible steps, learn what to do, and then place our trust in Allah. He urged Muslim men especially to build awareness and training, warning that owning a firearm without proper training can increase danger. He closed by asking Allah to protect families and communities and to help us fulfill our responsibilities.

  1. What is one wise precaution we can take while still trusting Allah?
  2. Why is practice important when people are afraid or under pressure?
  3. How can our family help make our community safer?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Huda1081 Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah 1:00 PM · Iqamah 1:30 PM · 2nd Khutbah 2:00 PM · Iqamah 2:30 PMKhateebKhalid HerringtonMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Huda28 khutbahs
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