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The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 9, 2025.

True taqwa means helping people in Gaza

ICH

“It's not enough just to think about the problem without being part of the solution.”

The khateeb, at 86:02

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In one sentence

True taqwa is demonstrated not only through prayer but by feeding, protecting, educating, and actively supporting people suffering, especially hungry Palestinians in Gaza.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines taqwa as the path to knowledge, provision, ease, discernment, and Paradise.
  2. Uses Quranic passages to argue that worship without care for orphans and hungry people is hollow.
  3. Presents feeding, clothing, watering, debt relief, and helping the needy as highly rewarded deeds.
  4. Explains individual and communal duties toward Gaza, including aid, public advocacy, education, and cooperation.
  5. Warns against greed, selfishness, division, and abandoning hungry neighbors.
  6. Closes with prayers for the oppressed and announcements about community programs and relief efforts.
Try this week
Feed, water, clothe, or otherwise materially help people facing hunger and hardship.
Donate through trustworthy relief organizations, including the Gaza fund mentioned by the speaker.
Speak publicly and use social media to explain the situation and encourage others to help.
Educate family members, children, schools, and community groups about suffering and responsibility.
Make sincere dua for oppressed people and seek ways to support them collectively.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 107Used to argue that denying faith is shown by neglecting or failing to feed orphans and the needy.
Surah 76Used to praise feeding needy people sincerely for Allah's sake.
Surah 89Used to condemn failing to encourage feeding the poor and needy.
Surah 8Used to argue that believers must support one another or fitnah and corruption result.
Surah 2Used to frame hunger, loss, and suffering as tests requiring patience.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If you seek knowledge, have taqwa Allah will give you knowledge”
ICH · Hawthorne, CA
Play from 6:42
“the one benefiting people he is the most beloved one to Allah”
ICH · Hawthorne, CA
Play from 15:54
“It's not enough Just to think about The problem Without being part of the solution People are dying Every single day”
ICH · Hawthorne, CA
Play from 86:02
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that being mindful of Allah includes caring for people who are hungry, thirsty, or struggling. The khateeb spoke urgently about families in Gaza and our responsibility to help them. He explained that everyone has something to offer, whether money, knowledge, abilities, or encouragement that helps others give. He also reminded us to help sincerely for Allah's sake and to care for one another as a community. As a family, we can learn together, make du'a, and choose a practical way to support people in need.

  1. What is something you know or do well that could help someone else?
  2. How could our family help people facing hunger this week?
  3. What does sharing someone's difficulty look like at school or at home?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Hawthorne12209 Hawthorne Way, Hawthorne, CA 90250Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 2:10 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICH20 khutbahs
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