Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 25, 2026.
Allah alone is king, so leaders must serve
“Allah sent us to do the right thing, to take care of our own, to take care of our community.”
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Allah alone is king, while worldly rulers are temporary and may be used as examples.
- People are charged with doing right, caring for their communities, and respecting other nations.
- Prophet Muhammad is presented as an example of equality, women’s dignity, and standing against racial prejudice.
- The sermon compares prophetic principles with the United Nations and criticizes unjust or ignorant leaders.
- Current conflicts involving Iran, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria are discussed through truth and justice.
- The speaker begins a Quranic account of a person abandoned by family and sold into slavery.
Try this week
Study the Quran and the Sira of Prophet Muhammad to ground faith in understanding.
Do the right thing and care for family, community, nation, and other nations.
Treat people equally across race, wealth, social status, immigration, and gender.
Tell the truth about injustice and current events.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Allah didn't send us on this earth to create fitment. Allah sent us to do the right thing, to take care of our own, to take care of our community”
“Today you want to talk about Muslims who don't respect women? No, you don't respect women.”
“Because all I have to do is bring the Quran.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Allah is the only true king, so worldly power should never make people arrogant or cruel. Muslims are called to do what is right, care for their communities, and treat people equally regardless of race, wealth, status, or background. The speaker highlights Prophet Muhammad’s kindness toward a woman and his support for Bilal as examples of dignity and justice. He also urges Muslims to tell the truth about oppression and public events. Faith, the khutbah suggests, should lead to compassion, courage, and responsible action.
- How can we show equality and respect to someone who is different from us?
- When have you seen someone tell the truth courageously?
- What is one helpful thing our family could do for the community this week?
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