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Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 1, 2025.

Raise courageous youth to serve the oppressed

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“The youth are the future of this deen, of this Ummah.”

The khateeb, at 22:28

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In one sentence

The story of the 17-year-old Muhammad ibn al-Qasim teaches that Muslim communities should cultivate courageous youth, defend the oppressed, and keep communal disagreements from derailing that mission.

The khutbah in 4 steps

  1. He highlights restraint after victory and contrasts it with modern violence against civilians.
  2. He argues that youth should be raised for service, leadership, and concern for the oppressed.
  3. He warns that internal Muslim disputes can waste young people’s potential.
  4. He calls for defending oppressed people, including non-Muslims, and responding to Gaza through action, donations, and dua.
Try this week
Raise and mentor young people to serve the community and stand with the oppressed.
Set aside personal disagreements so youth programs and community work can continue.
Take constructive action against oppression, including donations and peaceful advocacy.
Make dua for oppressed people, including those suffering in Gaza.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But we have one thing you don't have. We have Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala on our side.”
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“the youth are the future of this deen, of this Ummah.”
MAP · Gibsonia, PA
Play from 22:28
“We do whatever we can, my dear brothers and sisters, so that we do not get forsaken by Allah in our time of need.”
MAP · Gibsonia, PA
Play from 34:58
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah used the story of the young Muhammad ibn al-Qasim to reflect on responsibility, caring for young people, and helping those facing injustice. The khateeb encouraged us to raise children who think about how they can benefit others alongside their own future plans. He reminded the community to work together for young people, even when adults disagree. He also stressed that justice belongs to everyone, including people of other faiths and people we dislike. Speaking about the suffering in Gaza, he urged us to do what we can, including giving donations and making dua.

  1. What is one way you could use your talents to help someone this week?
  2. How can you treat someone fairly when you are upset with them?
  3. Who could we remember in our dua tonight, and what help could we offer?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Association of Greater Pittsburgh5725 N Montour Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:15 PM · Prayer 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at MAP15 khutbahs
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