Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 3, 2026.
Unity begins when we change ourselves
“Unity is gonna start from within.”
In one sentence
Muslim unity requires accepting legitimate differences, reforming oneself through forgiveness and kindness, and taking concrete efforts to strengthen communal bonds.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The prophets’ shared mission was tawhid and building one united ummah.
- Differences are normal, but division is unacceptable; scholars modeled respectful disagreement.
- Unity begins with personal change, overlooking harm, forgiving others, and welcoming fellow Muslims.
- Allah values sincere effort and small acts of kindness even when results are beyond our control.
- Listeners are urged to make Ramadan different through Quran, greetings, charity, visits, funerals, and unity initiatives.
Try this week
Forgive and let go of personal harms and grudges.
Recite one Quran verse each day during Ramadan if a full khatm is not possible.
Call brothers and sisters simply to offer salam.
Give extra charity beyond obligatory acts.
Visit sick community members at home or in the hospital.
Attend janazahs and support grieving families.
Volunteer with initiatives promoting unity, love, and mutual affection.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“at the end of the day differences is okay but if it comes at a cost of division that is not okay”
“unity is gonna start from within I need to change myself”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb taught that Islam calls us to be one community, even when we have honest differences in opinions or practice. We should begin with ourselves by forgiving, letting go of grudges, and refusing to say words that deepen division. Small acts, greeting someone, smiling, calling a brother or sister, visiting the sick, attending a funeral, or reciting one Quran verse, can carry great value with Allah. This Ramadan, he encouraged us to choose one extra act of unity and kindness, trusting Allah with the results.
- Who could you greet, call, or encourage this week?
- What disagreement could you handle kindly instead of making things worse?
- What small extra act could make this Ramadan different?
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