Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.
Brotherhood builds lasting Muslim communities
“He built the masjid and he builds the hearts.”
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The Prophet’s migration to Medina brought sacrifice from the Muhajirun and welcome from the Ansar.
- Quranic and prophetic rules prohibit envy, hatred, oppression, insults, and prolonged boycotts while commanding mutual support.
- Examples from Sa’d ibn al-Rabi’ah, Abdur-Rahman ibn Auf, Abu Bakr, and Umar illustrate generosity and forgiveness without lasting enmity.
- Believers are compared to a building and one body, requiring solidarity with Muslims suffering around the world.
- The khutbah urges sincere visits, expressing love for Allah’s sake, avoiding worldly grudges, and leaving a legacy of goodness.
Try this week
Treat every Muslim who says La ilaha illallah as a brother or sister with rights and responsibilities.
Do not envy, insult, oppress, backbite, spread rumors, or boycott a fellow believer for more than three days.
Let go of disputes over dunya and balance disagreements about religious matters.
Visit a brother or sister solely out of love, without seeking worldly benefit.
Tell someone, “I love you for the sake of Allah.”
Support Muslims in distress and leave a lasting trace of goodness through service to the masjid and community.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“He built the masjid and he builds the hearts. He built the masjid as a structure. It's a building.”
“Innamal mu'minuna. Look at your life with other Muslims. Look at your life with other brothers and sisters. Look at your love toward them.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Shaykh Ammar reminded us that a strong Muslim community needs loving hearts as well as a masjid building. Being brothers and sisters in faith means welcoming one another, helping people in need, and caring about others' suffering. He shared examples of the companions giving generously and working through disagreements without letting hatred divide them. He reminded us that nobody is perfect, so friendship needs patience, forgiveness, and appreciation for our different strengths. Remembering Dr. Shabir's service to the masjid, he encouraged us to think about the goodness we will leave behind.
- How could you help someone new feel included at the masjid or school?
- What helps you talk kindly to a friend when you feel upset?
- What is one good thing our family could do for someone this week?
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