9:39 They don't see an…16:28 Love your Ummah. Trust…22:33 The world is reliant…
The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, May 3, 2026.

The Ummah needs unity and organized action

CVIC · Hussam Ayloush

“The world is reliant on us to deliver that message, to stand up for justice for humanity.”

The khateeb, at 22:33

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In one sentence

The Ummah’s numerical strength is meaningless without unity, spiritual renewal, courage against materialism, and organized action against injustice.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reflects on the Ummah’s global diversity and immense numbers at the Kaaba.
  2. Contrasts numerical strength with disunity amid suffering in Palestine, Iran, Lebanon, East Turkestan, and Kashmir.
  3. Explains the hadith diagnosis of wahan: love of worldly life and hatred of death.
  4. Calls for reversing that condition through faith, solidarity, courage, and political organization.
  5. Presents Muslim civic advocacy in California and Washington as examples of local action.
  6. Urges personal change, action-alert participation, voting, communal unity, and continued prayer.
Try this week
Reconnect with faith and the Ummah, and learn about current communal affairs.
Speak up against injustice and participate in organized civic advocacy.
Sign up for CARE action alerts and contact elected officials when alerted.
Participate in elections, including the June primary and November midterm.
Attend communal events such as the Orange County Eid Fest to show unity.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“They don't see an ummah that will stand up for its dignity.”
CVIC · Chino, CA
Play from 9:39
“Love your Ummah. Trust in Allah SWT. Reconnect with your faith. Reconnect with your Ummah. Learn about its affairs.”
CVIC · Chino, CA
Play from 16:28
“The world is reliant on us to deliver that message, to stand up for justice for humanity.”
CVIC · Chino, CA
Play from 22:33
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Brother Hussam described the beauty of Muslims from many backgrounds gathering for worship and helping one another. He reminded us that belonging to the Ummah means showing love, mercy, and care when others need us. He warned that becoming too attached to comfort and possessions can distract us from our purpose of drawing closer to Allah. Our prayers, Hajj, and Umrah should deepen our faith and inspire us to help others and stand up for justice. He encouraged us to begin with ourselves and asked Allah to make us instruments of goodness and justice.

  1. Who could use some extra kindness this week, and what could we do for them?
  2. What helps you remember Allah when you are busy having fun?
Where it was given

The masjid

Chino Valley Islamic Center4711 Chino Ave, Chino, CA 91710Jumu'ah First Jummah 1:10 PM · Second Jummah 2:10 PMKhateebHussam AyloushMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at CVIC59 khutbahs
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