12:30 Taqwa, brothers and…28:38 But when we differ…
Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.

Unity is a duty we must live

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“True unity is that we help one another for the sake of Allah.”

The khateeb, at 29:52

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Muslims must hold to the Quran and Sunnah while actively cultivating sincere unity, patience, kindness, and sacrifice, because unity is a divine obligation and source of communal strength.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines taqwa as obeying Allah’s commands and avoiding His prohibitions.
  2. Explains the command to hold fast to Allah’s rope and reject division.
  3. Presents Islam and shared worship as blessings that unite believers’ hearts.
  4. Calls Muslims to advise toward good and address wrongdoing with wisdom and kindness.
  5. Urges patience, mercy, mutual concern, cooperation, and sacrifice amid disagreements.
  6. Closes by urging listeners to make unity practical and become sources of unity in the community.
Try this week
Observe taqwa by fulfilling Allah’s commands and avoiding prohibitions.
Hold fast to the Quran and Sunnah and avoid actions that cause division.
Call others toward good with wisdom, gentleness, and kindness.
Be a source of unity by practicing patience, mercy, forgiveness, and cooperation.
Avoid envy, hatred, and turning your back on fellow Muslims.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 96The speaker uses holding fast to Allah’s rope and avoiding division as the foundation of Muslim unity.
Surah 8The speaker says disagreement and quarrelling make the community weak and remove its strength.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Taqwa, brothers and sisters, often translated as fearing Allah, it is more than that.”
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Play from 12:30
“But when we differ with one another in certain things, that is the challenge.”
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Play from 28:38
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that taqwa means being mindful of Allah, doing what He commands, and avoiding what He forbids. The khateeb called on every Muslim to help build unity by holding together to the Quran and Sunnah. Unity means loving one another, caring about each other's difficulties, and helping for Allah's sake. When disagreements happen, we can practice patience, speak kindly, and take the first step toward making peace. This week, we can each choose one action that brings our family or community closer together.

  1. What is one kind thing you could say when you disagree with someone?
  2. Who might feel left out, and how could we help them feel welcome?
  3. What could our family do this week to help someone who is having a hard time?
Where it was given

The masjid

Tri-City Islamic Center (Masjid Al-Aziz)2136 Industrial Court, Vista, CA 92081Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:00 PM · prayer 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at TCIC37 khutbahs
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