Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 11, 2026.
Justice forbids oppressing anyone
“Don't be mad and don't try to take revenge because now you're gonna lose the right and the authority that Allah gave you.”
In one sentence
Injustice is universally forbidden, so believers must uphold justice, avoid oppressing anyone, and trust Allah to restore the rights of the oppressed.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Uses a football match as an entry point into the universal duty to oppose injustice.
- Grounds the prohibition of oppression in a hadith qudsi and affirms rights for all people.
- Explains that the oppressed person's supplication is accepted and identifies other prayers that are not rejected.
- Warns parents and leaders against misusing authority or making harmful supplications.
- Applies justice equally regardless of a person's faith or righteousness, then urges patience instead of revenge.
- Concludes by warning against wronging oneself through disobedience and calling listeners to live by Allah's commands.
Try this week
Condemn injustice regardless of the victim's faith, character, or community.
Use authority over family, employees, or organizations with justice and mercy.
Do not make angry supplications against children, even when they misbehave.
If oppressed, avoid revenge and trust Allah to restore your rights.
Avoid wronging yourself through disobedience and follow Allah's commands.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 4Used to support commanding justice and opposing wrongdoing and oppression.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“and we have to condemn injustice even if the injustice against Muslim or non-Muslims”
“when you feel that somebody oppressed you don't be mad and don't try to take revenge because now you're gonna lose the right and the authority that Allah gave you”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today's khutbah taught us that injustice is forbidden, no matter who is harmed or who has power. We should protect people's lives, property, and freedom, and use any authority we have with mercy and fairness. Parents should not make angry supplications against their children, and anyone who is wronged should avoid revenge and trust Allah to restore their rights. We should also avoid wronging ourselves by disobeying Allah and instead live by His commands.
- How can we show justice when we have power over someone else?
- What should we do when someone treats us unfairly?
- Why should we be careful about what we say when we are angry?
Where it was given
The masjid
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