Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, May 16, 2026.
Justice requires organized community power
“If we cannot turn our anger and frustration into a well organized political action we will not achieve anything.”
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The Prophet’s mission began with revelation and personal relationships.
- Early Muslims endured persecution, sought safety, and migrated to establish a secure community.
- In Madinah, the Prophet built a mosque, solidarity, constitutional order, and political leadership.
- Community power requires organizing people and money, including institutions, economic stability, and civic engagement.
- Muslims are urged to turn concern about Palestine and global injustice into organized, ethical political action.
- The khutbah closes with guidance for Dhul-Hijjah worship and community announcements.
Try this week
Register to vote and vote collectively.
Organize community people, finances, and civic engagement.
Fast as many days as possible during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, especially the Day of Arafah.
Pray on time, give sadaqah, and pursue other good deeds during Dhul-Hijjah.
Attend the community-power panel and young-activist training.
Sign up to donate blood and visit the voter-registration table.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 8Illustrated the early Muslims’ vulnerability and Allah’s protection and support.
Quran 3:104Grounded the duty to promote good and challenge wrongdoing.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“people live wherever there is justice wherever they feel safe the purpose of Al-Hijrah was to seek safety to practice Islam peacefully”
“he organized the people and he organized the money he organized the people and he organized the money and this is what it takes to earn power”
“we need to understand Islam beyond the rituals beyond the five daily prayers and the zakat and fasting and Hajj and Umrah”
“if we cannot turn our anger and frustration into a well organized political action we will not achieve anything”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah explained that the Prophet began his mission by teaching people personally and building trust through family and friendship. When Muslims faced oppression in Makkah, they sought safety and later built a strong, organized community in Madinah. The speaker said Muslims should organize their people, resources, institutions, and civic participation so they can serve society and stand for justice. He also connected this responsibility to suffering in Palestine and other places. Finally, he encouraged everyone to prepare for the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah through fasting, prayer, charity, and other good deeds.
- What is one way our family could serve or strengthen our community?
- How can we respond to injustice with wisdom and organized action?
- Which good deed would you like to practice during Dhul-Hijjah?
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