Hope and justice in times of oppression
“When we see injustice, when we see children, when we see men and women being burned to death, we don't despair, we don't lose hope.”
As the Hijri year begins, Muslims should reconnect with the Qur'an, trust Allah's ultimate justice, and respond to oppression with hope, supplication, and ihsan rather than despair.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Opens with examples of powerful oppressive nations destroyed by Allah.
- Uses the new Hijri year and Muharram to urge renewed commitment to the Qur'an.
- Calls listeners to interpret global suffering and injustice through a Qur'anic framework.
- Applies the message to Gaza, emphasizing that truth, humility, justice, and Allah's power ultimately prevail.
- Closes with prayers for oppressed Muslims and divine justice.
In the khateeb's words
“We have to, as this year begins, we have to recommit ourselves.”
“Yet when situations would get hard or difficult, his dua would increase. His supplication would increase. His hope in Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala would never ever waver.”
“So that when we see injustice, when we see children, when we see men and women being burned to death, we don't despair, we don't lose hope.”
“But it is truth, humility, and justice that has dominated history. Truth, humility, and justice always dominates history.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb welcomed the new Hijri year by reminding us to return to the Qur'an and use it to understand the world around us. He taught that powerful oppressors may dominate the news for a time, but Allah's justice, truth, humility, and goodness ultimately endure. When we see suffering, especially in Gaza, we should not become hopeless or numb. Like the Prophet, we should increase our supplication, keep hope in Allah, and continue doing good. The khutbah ended by praying for oppressed people and for relief, healing, and justice.
- What is one way our family could reconnect with the Qur'an this week?
- What helps you stay hopeful when you see sad or frightening news?
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