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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 12, 2025.

Serve Allah by reforming your community

Masjid WD

“The Muslim has a responsibility, a very big responsibility, to live this religion.”

The khateeb, at 9:46

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In one sentence

Muslims fulfill their purpose of serving Allah by carrying Quranic guidance beyond the mosque into their homes, businesses, and neighborhoods to foster moral and social reform.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Jumu'ah is presented as a life-affirming communal gift from Allah.
  2. Human beings carry Allah-given spirit and are created to serve His will.
  3. Moral decline in homes and neighborhoods creates a responsibility for Muslims to reform society.
  4. The Prophet's marketplace in Medina is used to emphasize Muslim economic participation and community control.
  5. Quranic guidance, family responsibility, taqwa, and opposing wrongdoing are presented as tools of reform.
  6. The khutbah concludes by emphasizing gratitude, ethical business conduct, and respectful treatment of others.
Try this week
Read the Quran with an obedient spirit and apply its guidance in daily life.
Pursue marriage and build homes according to Quranic guidance.
Respond to wrongdoing with the hands, words, or heart according to one's ability.
Build or support Muslim businesses whose goals strengthen the mosque and neighborhood.
Treat neighbors, customers, and family members with respect, gratitude, and good service.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 51:56Used to teach that humans and jinn were created to serve Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the Muslim has a responsibility, a very big responsibility, to live this religion. I'm not just inside the four corners of the ministry, but outside of the ministry.”
Masjid WD · Newark, NJ
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“We don't, we don't do business just for money. Money is just a means to an end. Especially for us. Now we want to make billions and trillions.”
Masjid WD · Newark, NJ
Play from 20:27
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that life is a gift from Allah and that we should be grateful for it. He urged us to live our faith in our homes, businesses, and neighborhoods through our everyday behavior. He emphasized that improving the community begins at home, where parents and children have responsibilities toward one another. He explained that money should serve a purpose beyond earning more, including supporting the masjid and pleasing Allah. Through his example of apologizing to an upset customer, he showed how respect and gratitude can make a difference in ordinary encounters.

  1. What is one way you could show gratitude for your life tomorrow?
  2. What could we do together to make our home more caring?
  3. When has a kind word or an apology helped you feel better?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Waarith ud Deen19 Fenwick St, Newark, NJ 07114Jumu'ah 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid WD7 khutbahs
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