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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 26, 2025.

Faith must become action for justice

Ash-Shaheed

“When we take this shahada, it must then be followed up with action.”

The khateeb, at 1:41

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that sincere faith must become informed, values-driven action through prayer, learning, service, and leadership in order to respond to social decline and establish justice.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. The khutbah links the shahada and Friday congregation to putting belief into action.
  2. It presents social disorder, distorted truth, and desensitization as challenges requiring self-reflection.
  3. A youth discussion presents hijrah, separate communal development, or staying and building influence as possible responses for Muslims in America.
  4. It explains how values shape emotions and emotions drive action, using prophetic examples.
  5. It rejects blind imitation, stresses knowledge, and teaches accountability through the example of Al Hassan Al Basri.
  6. It calls listeners to soften their hearts through Quranic reflection and act locally through prayer, education, service, and leadership.
  7. It closes by urging continual improvement and highlighting community, youth, and volunteer opportunities.
Try this week
Maintain the five daily prayers and attend Jumu’ah and congregational prayer.
Attend the Sunday Arabic and Islamic studies classes and Monday Sirah class, in person or on Zoom.
Reflect on the Quran, learn the meaning of the shahada, and act on that understanding.
Participate in local service, including feeding people experiencing homelessness and volunteering at the men’s shelter.
Join community, youth, and garden-building activities and work toward establishing justice and equity locally.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“When we take this shahada, it must then be followed up with action”
Ash-Shaheed · Sugar Creek, NC
Play from 1:41
“But it starts With the values That you have And then it goes To emotion Then that emotion Drives you To that action”
Ash-Shaheed · Sugar Creek, NC
Play from 11:56
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that saying the shahada should lead to visible action. He taught that our values shape our emotions, and those emotions can move us toward prayer, learning, service, and justice. Through examples from the lives of prophets and their families, he emphasized trusting Allah while still doing our part. He urged Muslims living in America to soften their hearts through the Quran and resist becoming numb to suffering. This week, we can pray together, attend classes, help people in need, and keep improving our faith.

  1. What is one action this week that can show our shahada?
  2. Which value from the khutbah should shape how we respond to suffering or unfairness?
  3. What class, prayer, or service opportunity could our family join together?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ash-Shaheed400 W. Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28213Jumu'ah 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Ash-Shaheed45 khutbahs
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