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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 30, 2026.

Muslims must show up and vote

American Imams Academy · Ahmad Badri

“The Muslim who has the ability to influence the direction of their community and choose to be silent will be asked about that.”

The khateeb, at 6:50

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In one sentence

Muslims have an amanah to actively participate in civic life, especially voting, because their presence can protect their communities and shape the future of their children.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames Muslims as witnesses and stewards responsible for their communities.
  2. Compares a mosque threat with McKinney mosque approval to show how political presence affects official action.
  3. Connects civic organization and influence to the Prophet's community-building in Medina.
  4. Uses the responsibility of shepherds to argue that silence is accountable.
  5. Urges eligible listeners to vote, research candidates, and encourage family and friends.
  6. Closes by emphasizing future generations and offering supplication and prayer.
Try this week
Vote if eligible, using early voting or Election Day.
Research candidates and their positions before voting.
Talk with neighbors, friends, and family about participating.
Show up even if leaving the ballot blank, so participation is counted.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 93Recited verses concerning God's care, the orphan, the needy, and gratitude.
Surah 94Recited verses about relief after hardship and turning toward God.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the muslim who has the ability to influence the direction of their community and choose to be silent will be asked about that”
American Imams Academy · Sachse, TX
Play from 6:50
“Allah did not create us to watch the word go by Allah created us to be witness to engage and to use every capacity that He gave us on the service of good”
American Imams Academy · Sachse, TX
Play from 7:58
“we don't want our children or our grandchildren to say our parents were too busy”
American Imams Academy · Sachse, TX
Play from 10:28
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Muslims are not just passengers in the world; we are witnesses and caretakers of our communities. The speaker compared two mosque experiences to show that organized civic participation can affect whether officials protect and support Muslims. Voting was presented as an amanah, or trust, especially for people who have the ability to participate. We were encouraged to research, vote, and invite others to take part. The goal is to leave a safer and stronger community for our children and grandchildren.

  1. What is one way you can help your community this week?
  2. Why might voting or showing up matter for children in the future?
  3. Who could you encourage to participate with you?
Where it was given

The masjid

American Imams Academy (AIA Masjid)5206 Ben Davis Rd, Sachse, TX 75048Jumu'ah "Jumuah", "1:30 PM, 2:30 PM".ArchiveAll khutbahs at American Imams Academy38 khutbahs
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