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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Justice must guide every part of life

EPIC · Yasir Qadhi

“Justice is more important than any other haqq, any other right, any other obligation.”

The khateeb, at 8:17

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In one sentence

Justice is a foundational purpose of Islam, required even against oneself, family, or enemies, and must be practiced at every level of life.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Links justice with tawhid and the purposes of revelation.
  2. Explains Quranic commands to uphold justice despite hatred, family loyalty, or personal interest.
  3. Illustrates impartial justice through examples involving Fatimah, Abdullah ibn Rawaha, Umar, and Ali.
  4. Argues that just societies prosper while unjust societies decline, regardless of religious identity.
  5. Calls listeners to examine personal relationships and restore others’ rights.
  6. Concludes with repentance, prayer, and supplication for the sick.
Try this week
Examine your life for anyone you may be treating unjustly.
Address legitimate grievances and restore people’s rights.
Do not let hatred, family loyalty, or friendship distort your judgment.
Practice fairness in family, social, workplace, and community relationships.
Seek Allah’s forgiveness for injustices and amend them where possible.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Links testimony to Allah’s oneness with standing for justice.
Surah 55Uses the scales as a symbol and safeguard of justice.
Surah 57Explains that prophets, books, and the balance were sent so people establish justice.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“justice is more important than any other haqq any other right, any other obligation”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 8:17
“you do not have the right to wrong them back you cannot go beyond what Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has allowed you”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 8:59
“establish justice in your private lives in your social lives in your extended family and friends”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 21:09
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that justice is central to our faith and one of the reasons Allah sent the prophets. Being fair matters even when we dislike someone or when admitting the truth goes against ourselves or our family. The khateeb shared stories showing that leaders and powerful people should be accountable just like everyone else. He reminded us that justice belongs in our homes, friendships, workplaces, and wider community. As a family, we can look honestly at how we treat others and take steps to put things right, remembering that Allah loves those who act justly.

  1. What could you do to be fair to someone you find hard to get along with?
  2. How could we make sharing and responsibilities fairer in our family?
  3. When you realize you have treated someone unfairly, what could you do to make things right?
Where it was given

The masjid

East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMKhateebYasir QadhiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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