1:01 whatever position…5:08 So my fellow Muslim…9:29 Whether they are…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 23, 2026.

Leadership must serve with justice

YIC · Adamu Souleman Morlah

“We've come to the point where we have no choice but to go back to the Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad.”

The khateeb, at 5:08

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In one sentence

Leadership is a trust from Allah that requires justice, care for vulnerable people, avoidance of wrongdoing, and fair treatment of every person.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The khutbah presents justice, good conduct, and care for vulnerable people as obligations for every leader.
  2. It condemns arrogant rulers who justify wars that kill civilians and destroy hospitals and schools.
  3. It reflects on humanity’s role as Allah’s vicegerent on earth.
  4. It urges returning to the Quran and Sunnah and learning from the Prophet’s example.
  5. The Ka'bah-key story illustrates that entrusted responsibilities must be returned to their rightful owners.
  6. Quran 4:58, 59 is used to require trustworthy leadership and justice among all people, Muslim or non-Muslim.
Try this week
Practice justice in whatever position Allah has given you.
Care for the poor, needy, family members, parents, and senior citizens.
Avoid evil and shameful deeds.
Return trusts and responsibilities to their rightful owners.
Listen to the Quran and study the Prophet’s Sira.
Use Friday as a time to glorify Allah and attend the prayer attentively.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 4:58-59Used to teach returning trusts to rightful owners and judging among people with justice.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“whatever position Allah puts you, Allah is calling on us to do what? Justice.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 1:01
“So my fellow Muslim brothers and sisters, we've come to the point where we have no choice but to go back to the Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 5:08
“Whether they are Muslim or non-Muslim, do it with jest.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 9:29
Where it was given

The masjid

Yonkers Islamic Center100 Riverdale Ave Apartment 1A, Yonkers, NY 10701Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebAdamu Souleman MorlahMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at YIC138 khutbahs
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