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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.

Reject the enablers of tyranny

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In one sentence

Tyranny is sustained not only by rulers but also by wealthy businesses, religious authorities, and media figures who enable oppression, so believers must reject complicity and stand for truth and justice.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Uses Pharaoh’s tower demand as an image of tyrannical delusion and obedient enablers.
  2. Condemns wealthy business leaders who use corruption, bribery, blackmail, and domination, citing Qarun.
  3. Warns clerics who misuse religious trust and scripture to justify oppression for money or status.
  4. Criticizes media professionals who distort facts and spread propaganda, while praising truth-tellers who resist pressure.
  5. Calls listeners to reject tyranny, stand for justice, and pursue worship during Dhul Hijjah.
Try this week
Stand up for truth and justice.
Refuse to support tyrants or enable oppression.
Increase good deeds during the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah.
Fast on the Day of Arafah.
Celebrate Eid and give qurbani or udhiyah if able.
Participate actively in the ummah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 28Uses Qarun’s wealth and arrogance to illustrate elites who abandon justice for money.
Surah 26Warns that misleading poets and media-like voices attract misguided or agenda-driven followers.
Surah 26Supports the criticism of communicators who say what they do not practice.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“do whatever it takes to make you part of the ummah so when you stand in front of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala on the day of judgment you can always say i've done my part o Allah”
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“the more the government pushes against them the more popular they become because they are doing the right thing”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Mumar Dahnoun explained that tyranny is supported not only by rulers, but also by people who use wealth, religion, or media to protect injustice. He warned that money, status, fear, and self-protection can turn ordinary roles into tools of oppression. He encouraged us to stand with truth and justice, take responsibility, and refuse to support tyrants. He also reminded us to make the most of Dhul Hijjah by increasing good deeds, fasting on Arafah, celebrating Eid, and offering qurbani if able. The message for our family is to be brave, truthful, and active members of the ummah.

  1. Where might you see money, status, religion, or media being used unfairly, and what could a truthful response look like?
  2. What good deed can our family plan for Dhul Hijjah or the Day of Arafah?
  3. When is it hard to take responsibility, and what would taking all responsibility mean for you?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Association of Raleigh, Atwater Campus808 Atwater St, Raleigh, NC 27607Jumu'ah 1st shift 11:30 AM · 2nd shift 1:00 PM · 3rd shift 3:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at IAR Atwater39 khutbahs
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