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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 28, 2026.

Small acts can change the whole community

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“Oftentimes we fall into an error of miscalculation because of how small something seems or how small it is in terms of duration.”

The khateeb, at 6:00

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In one sentence

Small consistent deeds and the responsible use of personal privilege can profoundly affect the wider community, so Muslims must actively intervene against harm and advocate justice for everyone.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with taqwa and the need to live and die in submission to Allah.
  2. Shows how small, consistent acts of worship and service can produce enormous consequences.
  3. Uses the ship parable to argue that shared structures require intervention when harm threatens everyone.
  4. Explores privilege, social systems, and the responsibility to use influence rather than remain neutral.
  5. Calls Muslims to advocate proactively for justice and rights for all people.
  6. Closes with supplication for guidance, relief, and a good ending.
Try this week
Build small acts of worship into a consistent daily routine.
Notice and address harmful problems in families, schools, communities, and society.
Use personal privileges, time, wealth, networks, and influence to help others.
Advocate for justice and rights for Muslims and non-Muslims, including people one disagrees with.
Act proactively instead of waiting for someone else to intervene.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:102Urges believers to maintain taqwa and die in submission to Allah.
Quran 59:18Calls believers to consider what they have prepared for the future.
Quran 8:25Warns that communal trials can affect wrongdoers and silent bystanders alike.
Sahih MuslimIllustrates how a seemingly small act can earn enormous divine reward.
Sahih al-BukhariArgues that communities must stop destructive actions because everyone will sink or survive together.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the point behind all of this oftentimes we fall into an error of miscalculation because of how small something seems or how small it is in terms of duration”
VRIC · Valley Ranch, TX
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“they are either destroyed together or saved together there's no third outcome”
VRIC · Valley Ranch, TX
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that small deeds can have huge consequences when we do them consistently for Allah. Like people sharing one ship, our choices affect everyone around us, so ignoring harm is not true neutrality. Allah gives each person different privileges and abilities, and He will ask how we used what was in our hands. We should use our time, influence, and connections to help people, seek justice for everyone, and represent Islam with mercy.

  1. What is one small good deed we can do consistently?
  2. Who around us might need us to use our “paddle” to help?
  3. How can our family stand for justice for all people?
Where it was given

The masjid

Valley Ranch Islamic Center351 Ranchview Dr, Irving, TX 75063Jumu'ah Jummah 1 adhan 1:45 PM, iqamah 2:00 PM · Jummah 2 adhan 3:00 PM, iqamah 3:15 PM · Jummah 3 adhan 4:00 PM, iqamah 4:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at VRIC79 khutbahs
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