12:04 Allah's justice is…20:33 No, call upon Allah…27:08 We ask Allah to give…29:53 But it is truth,…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 27, 2025.

Faith calls us to resist oppression

ISCN · Ahmed Billoo

“We ask Allah to give us the ability to respond to what we see around us with faith, with patience, with perseverance, with action.”

The khateeb, at 27:08

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In one sentence

Believers should face oppression with Quranic understanding, certainty in Allah’s justice, persistent hope, and meaningful action.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Oppression begins with arrogance, grows through lies, and is maintained through violence.
  2. The Quran teaches that oppressors face appointed divine consequences, even when punishment is delayed.
  3. Istidraj explains how apparent prosperity can be a respite before sudden punishment.
  4. Believers must remain hopeful, make supplication with certainty, and act against wrongdoing.
  5. Examples from the Prophet, Omar al-Mukhtar, Sumayya, and Hamza illustrate courage and enduring legacy.
  6. The khutbah closes with calls for continued resistance to despair and charitable relief for vulnerable communities.
Try this week
Build a relationship with the Quran and interpret current events through its moral framework.
Supplicate to Allah with certainty that He can and will respond.
Speak out against injustice and act against it in whatever lawful way is possible.
Remain patient, hopeful, and persistent rather than becoming distracted or despairing.
Support relief work by sponsoring orphans or funding water projects for affected communities.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah's justice is never ever impulsive, rather it's deliberate. It's very, very precise.”
ISCN · Corona, CA
Play from 12:04
“No, call upon Allah knowing for a fact, for certain that Allah will respond.”
ISCN · Corona, CA
Play from 20:33
“We ask Allah to give us the ability to respond to what we see around us with faith, with patience, with perseverance, with action.”
ISCN · Corona, CA
Play from 27:08
“But it is truth, humility, and justice that dominates history. Truth, humility, and justice that dominates history.”
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Play from 29:53
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that oppression often begins with arrogance and is strengthened by lies and violence. Allah’s justice may be delayed, but it is never absent, so believers should not mistake temporary power for lasting success. We are called to remain hopeful, make dua with certainty, and take meaningful action against wrongdoing. The examples of the Prophet and earlier believers teach us that a person’s legacy can continue long after their life ends. Serving people in need is one practical way to live with faith, dignity, and hope.

  1. What does it mean to have hope in Allah during a difficult time?
  2. What is one way our family can help someone who is suffering?
  3. What kind of legacy would you like to leave behind?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Corona-Norco465 Santana Way, Corona, CA 92881Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:10 PM and 2:20 PMKhateebAhmed BillooMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ISCN40 khutbahs
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