Faith calls us to resist apathy
“If you're hesitating to help someone, do it.”
Faith requires more than witnessing oppression: grounded in taqwa and Quranic narratives, believers must resist apathy and actively move themselves, their families, and their communities toward truth and goodness.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Calls for taqwa, submission, and blessings upon Prophet Muhammad.
- Connects current oppression and online doom-scrolling with moral responsibility to act.
- Uses Surah al-Buruj's persecuted believers, the ditch, and the speaking baby as examples of steadfastness.
- Compares Pharaoh's magicians with modern influencers who make tyranny palatable, while criticizing excuses and bystander apathy.
- Urges listeners to let Quranic stories agitate and strengthen them to respond.
- Concludes with three actions: learn Quranic narratives, cultivate concern through influence, and guide others toward goodness.
In the khateeb's words
“This is an ongoing endeavor. That we are always struggling on this path towards going back to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala with the La ilaha illallah Muhammad Rasulullah.”
“And you recognize that parable throughout history and even today, that tyrants, they rely on influencers to make their message palatable.”
“You're on the path. You're on righteousness. Go do it. If you're hesitating, go do it. If you're hesitating to help someone, do it.”
“This is a conversation that we have to have with parents and children. This is important.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that faith is not only something in the heart; it should shape how we respond when people are suffering. The speaker uses Surah al-Buruj and the story of a mother and her baby to show courage at the edge of a hard decision. He warns that influencers and excuses can make oppression seem normal, so families should talk about truth and care rather than scroll past pain. He asks us to learn from Quranic stories, use our voices and platforms for good, and help others move toward goodness. We can begin by choosing one concrete act of care and asking Allah to make us steadfast.
- What is one time you noticed a problem and chose whether to scroll past it or help?
- How could our family use our words or social media to make people care about what is right?
- What lesson from Surah al-Buruj can help us when doing the right thing feels difficult?
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