7:19 what price are you…22:22 there's an objective…26:04 I do have to make that…
The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 26, 2026.

Standing with truth when it costs

Qalam · AbdulNasir Jangda

“What price are you willing to pay for what's right?”

The khateeb, at 7:19

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In one sentence

The stories of Musa and Husayn teach Muslims to recognize objective right and wrong and accept personal costs to stand with truth in both public injustice and everyday choices.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Revelation establishes an objective standard for truth, justice, and moral judgment.
  2. The story of Musa shows that doing right may require danger, sacrifice, and trust in Allah.
  3. Husayn's stand against corruption demonstrates the cost of resisting oppression and honoring principle.
  4. Ashura should lead Muslims to confront present suffering, including Gaza, rather than merely remember history.
  5. Listeners are urged to examine daily social, business, and family choices where comfort or ego may conflict with truth.
Try this week
Fast on Ashura and use the day to reflect on truth, wrongdoing, and sacrifice.
Learn Islamic history and connect its lessons to present responsibilities.
Ask yourself where you would stand if doing the right thing became costly.
Choose what is right in social, business, and family situations, even when it costs comfort or ego.
Make du'a for safety, protection, and well-being.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to explain the Jewish community's fasting of Ashura in remembrance of Musa's salvation.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“what price are you willing to pay for what's right what are you willing to sacrifice to say, to do what is correct”
Qalam · Carrollton, TX
Play from 7:19
“there's an objective right and an objective wrong and that's not up for debate”
Qalam · Carrollton, TX
Play from 22:22
“I do have to make that choice and these moments these stories these verses these narrations are about what we ultimately will choose to do in that difficult moment”
Qalam · Carrollton, TX
Play from 26:04
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Allah’s revelation gives us a clear standard for right and wrong. The stories of Musa and Pharaoh, and of Husayn, show that standing with truth may require courage, sacrifice, and trust in Allah. Remembering Ashura should move us beyond knowing history to asking how we act today, especially when innocent people suffer. In our social, business, and family situations, we should choose what is right even when it costs comfort or pride. We can ask Allah for safety and protection while preparing our hearts to stand for justice.

  1. Where might doing the right thing cost us comfort or pride this week?
  2. What can the story of Musa teach us when we feel stuck or afraid?
  3. How can our family remember history and turn it into action today?
Where it was given

The masjid

Qalam Masjid4200 International Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75007Jumu'ah Surah Al-Kahf recitation 1:30 PM · khutbah 2:00 PM · salah 2:30 PMKhateebAbdulNasir JangdaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Qalam45 khutbahs
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