Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 26, 2026.
Justice must stand against oppression
“It's Allah's scale that you weigh it upon.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that believers must champion justice for everyone, oppose oppression consistently, and teach their children to remember both local and global injustices.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces justice as a direct command to believers from the Quran.
- Explains that justice requires truthful testimony even against oneself, parents, or relatives.
- Uses Abu Bakr freeing Bilal and a hadith qudsi against oppression as examples.
- Connects Islamic justice to Indigenous suffering and Orange Shirt Day in Canada.
- Links local historical injustice with Gaza and other global crises.
- Calls listeners to speak up, raise awareness, teach children, give support, and make dua.
Try this week
Admit mistakes and testify truthfully even when it is against yourself or your family.
Speak up against injustice and raise awareness regardless of the victim's religion or ethnicity.
Teach children about Indigenous residential-school history and other injustices.
Make dua for Indigenous communities, especially around September 30 and Orange Shirt Day.
Provide aid, donations, or other practical support to people facing oppression.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 16Supports the claim that Allah commands justice and ihsan.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Be the champions of what? Qist of justice. This is Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala saying to the believers, Be the champions of justice.”
“It's Allah's scale that you weigh it upon. Not your own.”
“Her dignity, her culture, everything she possessed to make her a human being was taken away from her.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Allah asks believers to stand firmly for justice, even when telling the truth is difficult or goes against ourselves or our families. The khateeb reminded us that oppression is wrong no matter who suffers or who causes it. He connected this principle to Indigenous children harmed by Canada’s residential-school system and to suffering in places such as Gaza and Sudan. We should speak against injustice, learn and teach our children about it, help those in need, and make sincere dua for the oppressed.
- When is it difficult to admit that something we did was unfair?
- How can our family learn about injustices that happened in our own country?
- What is one helpful action we can take when we see someone being treated unfairly?
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