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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2025.

Justice is every Muslim's responsibility

Community Mosque · Khalid

“Don't look to other people to establish justice.”

The khateeb, at 19:41

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In one sentence

Muslims should respond to oppression and corruption through du'a, active justice, and faithful social responsibility rather than passivity or reliance on political saviors.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Qur'anic challenge to respond to oppressed people is introduced, with du'a presented as an essential response.
  2. Tariq ibn Ziyad, Muslim Spain, and the Ottoman Empire are offered as historical examples of responding to calls for justice.
  3. Facade is explained as corruption and oppression arising partly from human disobedience and indifference.
  4. Gaza, Sudan, environmental damage, Islamophobia, and inequality are presented as contemporary forms of corruption.
  5. Justice is framed as a Muslim duty within homes, communities, and broader society, not merely a political responsibility.
  6. The khutbah closes by urging deeper practice of Islam and using worship disciplines to build less oppressive societies.
Try this week
Make du'a for oppressed people, especially when direct intervention is unavailable.
Take a stand against oppression and seek ways to ease suffering.
Establish justice in the home and community, not only at national or international levels.
Speak more openly about Islam's commands regarding justice.
Use prayer and fasting as disciplines that influence society toward less oppression.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the only thing that you and I can do about these oppressive conditions is to make du'aa.”
Community Mosque · Winston-Salem, NC
Play from 4:34
“That their governance was one that was based on justice.”
Community Mosque · Winston-Salem, NC
Play from 8:29
“Don't look to other people to establish justice. That's our responsibility.”
Community Mosque · Winston-Salem, NC
Play from 19:41
“Establishing justice within our homes. Establishing justice within our communities.”
Community Mosque · Winston-Salem, NC
Play from 23:13
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that Islam calls us to care about people who are suffering, wherever they live. Du'a matters, especially when our ability to help directly is limited, but faith should also move us toward justice. The speaker said justice begins in our homes and communities, not only in governments or distant institutions. He encouraged us to use prayer and fasting as strengths that help us build fairer and less oppressive communities.

  1. Where could our family practice greater fairness this week?
  2. How can prayer change the way we treat people who are struggling?
  3. What is one small way we can help someone who feels ignored or oppressed?
Where it was given

The masjid

Community Mosque of Winston Salem1419 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107Jumu'ah Adhan 1:30 PM · Khutbah 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Community Mosque37 khutbahs
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