2:49 Allah subhanahu wa…3:08 inaction is not an…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 18, 2026.

Muslims must confront wrongdoing wisely

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“Being a bystander as a Muslim is not an option.”

The khateeb, at 3:08

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In one sentence

Muslims must reject passivity by wisely confronting wrongdoing, supporting the oppressed, and focusing on faithful effort rather than controlling results.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces inaction and bystanding as unacceptable Muslim principles.
  2. Explains the Quranic story of Sabbath-breaking among Bani Israel and its three groups.
  3. Uses the silent majority, A'raf, and the ship parable to emphasize communal responsibility.
  4. Connects inaction to accountability on the Day of Judgment.
  5. Closes by urging consistent effort and praying for oppressed communities.
Try this week
Redirect conversations away from gossip and backbiting, or advise participants wisely.
Support someone being unfairly excluded or targeted at work, school, or in group chats.
Respond to suffering in Gaza through prayer, civic communication, donations, and responsible awareness.
Focus on consistent effort while leaving results to Allah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 7The story of Sabbath-breaking illustrates wrongdoers, advisers, and the silent majority.
Surah 7Used to describe people left in anxious limbo because they failed to take a clear stand.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala saved the well-wishers and destroyed everyone else the silent majority included”
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“inaction is not an option inaction is not an option being a bystander as a Muslim is not an option”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah taught that Muslims should not be passive when they see wrongdoing or someone being harmed. Using the Quran’s story of the Sabbath-breakers and the Prophet’s ship parable, the khateeb said we should offer wise advice, redirect harmful conversations, and support people treated unfairly. He reminded us that Allah asks about our effort and responsibility, while results remain in Allah’s control. This week, we can choose one small improvement, such as stopping gossip, standing with someone excluded, or praying and acting for people suffering. The goal is to be among those who help rather than a silent majority.

  1. When have you seen someone left out, and what wise, kind action could you take?
  2. How could you redirect a conversation when people start gossiping?
  3. What is one 1% improvement you want to make this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Centre of Milton8069 Esquesing Line, Milton, ON L9T 7L4Jumu'ah Jumuah 1: 12:30 PM; Jumuah 2: 1:30 PM; Jumuah 3: 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Islamic Community Centre4 khutbahs
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