43:40 we remind ourselves…44:02 whatever you can…
The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 8, 2025.

Support Palestine with whatever you can

Abu Bakr El Seddique

“Whatever your hands can get to, go ahead and do it.”

The khateeb, at 44:02

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In one sentence

Muslims must respond to oppression, especially in Gaza and Palestine, through whatever support, speech, prayer, aid, and action they are capable of, without blaming the victims.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The khateeb argues that sermons must address the real suffering of the Muslim community.
  2. He identifies Gaza and Palestine as a present example of severe oppression and warns against indifference.
  3. Stories involving the Prophet, Abu Jahl, Banu Qaynuqa, and Islamic history illustrate defending the vulnerable.
  4. He contrasts solidarity with victim-blaming and with protecting oppressive interests.
  5. He applies the hadith about changing wrongdoing through action, speech, or the heart.
  6. The English summary urges listeners to offer prayer, aid, advocacy, and any available support.
Try this week
Support oppressed Palestinians through prayer, aid, advocacy, or other available assistance.
Reject victim-blaming and speak against injustice according to one's ability.
At minimum, inwardly reject wrongdoing and maintain concern for those suffering.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe Muslim does not wrong, abandon, or forsake another Muslim.
Musnad AhmadPromises Allah's support to those who support Muslims facing oppression.
Surah 5Criticizes those who fear consequences and align themselves with oppressive forces.
Surah 103Presents faith, righteous action, mutual commitment to truth, and patience as the path away from loss.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“we remind ourselves all the time if you can't be there if you can't be the physical support of your brothers and sisters in Palestine at least be their support by your heart by your dua”
Abu Bakr El Seddique · Kensington, NY
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“whatever you can whatever your hands can get to go ahead and do it because Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala seeing every one of us checking on every one of us what did we do”
Abu Bakr El Seddique · Kensington, NY
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that faith should make us care when Muslims are being oppressed, especially in Gaza and Palestine. The speaker used stories from the Prophet's life and Islamic history to show that defending the vulnerable is part of Muslim character. Support can take different forms, including prayer, speaking against injustice, material aid, and any help within our ability. He also warned us not to blame victims while they are suffering. Our family can keep compassionate hearts and turn concern into responsible action.

  1. What is one kind and useful way our family can support people who are suffering?
  2. How can we speak about victims of injustice without blaming them?
  3. What does helping with the ability we have look like for you this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Abu Bakr El Seddique115 Foster Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230ArchiveAll khutbahs at Abu Bakr El Seddique29 khutbahs
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