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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.

Frequent dua builds strength for hard days

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“We are not going to be on the edge of always defending our beliefs and our Islam.”

The khateeb, at 9:53

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In one sentence

Remembering Allah through frequent dua gives Muslims the spiritual confidence and wisdom to face grief, prejudice, civic life, and daily challenges while remaining grounded in justice and gratitude.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames Jumu'ah as a call to remember Allah.
  2. Remembers 9/11 victims and Muslim grief and discrimination afterward.
  3. Calls Muslims to reject collective blame and claim equal citizenship.
  4. Urges wisdom about media, gratitude for freedoms, and teaching children Muslim pride.
  5. Presents dua as a portable spiritual weapon and source of reliance on Allah.
  6. Previews future teaching on the meanings of prophetic supplications.
Try this week
Answer the call to Jumu'ah by rushing toward Allah's remembrance.
Make dua throughout the day, including morning, evening, and before sleep.
Use prophetic supplications when leaving home and entering places.
Teach children to be proud Muslims and proud citizens.
Evaluate media rhetoric carefully and reject false or unjust claims.
Stand for justice even when it is against one's own people.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We are not going to be on the edge Of always defending our beliefs And our Islam And our tradition And our identity Enough of that We are not going to fall for that anymore”
ICNE Sharon · Sharon, MA
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“Your dua Is your weapon You leave the house Without your weapon You go to school Without your weapon You go to work without a weapon”
ICNE Sharon · Sharon, MA
Play from 15:23
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For the dinner table

The khateeb remembered the innocent people killed on September 11 and the families who still carry grief, asking Allah to ease their suffering. He also spoke about the unfair suspicion Muslims faced afterward and encouraged us to stand for justice, value our rights, and raise children who feel proud to be Muslims and citizens. He reminded us to think carefully about what we hear in the media and use the freedoms we have to spread good. He then explained that dua, asking Allah for help, is worship and a spiritual source of strength we can carry everywhere. Allah has given us both the ability and words to ask Him, and remembering Him throughout the day helps us rely on Him and grow closer to Him.

  1. How could we show kindness to someone who is remembering a person they lost?
  2. What helps you feel proud of being Muslim and part of your community?
  3. At what moment tomorrow would you like to pause and make dua?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of New England, Sharon74 Chase Drive, Sharon, MA 02067Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICNE Sharon22 khutbahs
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