The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2025.
Muslims must stand against oppression
“We have to stand up collectively and say no to oppression.”
In one sentence
Muslims should reject oppression, beginning with their own conduct, by following the Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad, standing for justice, and practicing mercy and kindness.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Opens with praise and gratitude for Islam, faith, the Qur'an, and prophetic guidance.
- Frames life as a test and introduces Allah's prohibition of oppression through Qur'anic passages and a hadith qudsi.
- Defines oppression broadly, including mistreating family, employees, and oppressed people in Gaza.
- Uses Iblis, Pharaoh, and Abu Jahl as examples of arrogance and knowingly rejecting truth.
- Explains that the best ummah commands good, forbids evil, and believes in Allah.
- Calls individuals, families, and communities to oppose oppression, show dignity and kindness, and trust Allah's support.
- Closes with repentance and supplications for guidance, forgiveness, and good in both worlds.
Try this week
Stand collectively against oppression and injustice, including when non-Muslims are affected.
Remove oppression from personal conduct toward spouses, children, employees, and anyone under one's authority.
Treat family members and employees with dignity, mercy, and kindness.
Follow the Qur'an, maintain prayer and remembrance, repent, and ask Allah for guidance and forgiveness.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimStates that Allah forbids oppression and commands people not to oppress one another.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“We have to stand up collectively And say no to oppression Even if it's against non-Muslims Say no to oppression We are Muslims We stand up for the truth We stand up for justice”
“Allah is the most kind Allah loves kindness in everything that we do”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today's khutbah reminded us that oppression is not only something committed by distant tyrants; it can also appear in how we treat people close to us. The Qur'an and the Prophet's teachings call us to reject arrogance, stand for justice, and show mercy. The ummah is honored when it believes in Allah, commands what is good, and resists wrongdoing. We should begin by treating our families, coworkers, and neighbors with dignity. When we face oppression, we can remain patient and trust that Allah sees and hears us.
- What is one way we can show kindness at home this week?
- How can we stand up for someone being treated unfairly?
- What does it mean to be a “best nation” through our actions?
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