Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, May 22, 2026.
Righteous living means caring across differences
“We have to protect each other, we have to love each other, we have to care about each other.”
In one sentence
Muslims should live righteously, care for one another across schools of thought and religious lines, and lovingly intervene when fellow Muslims do wrong.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Religious practice must extend beyond the five pillars into righteous living.
- Differences between Maliki and Shafi'i schools should not divide Muslims.
- Muslims should protect, support, and care for one another and non-Muslims.
- Conflicts among Muslims in Palestine, Sudan, Somalia, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria illustrate the problem.
- Believers should counsel fellow Muslims and family members who are doing wrong, escalating to authorities when necessary.
- The khutbah closes with a call, grounded in Surah al-Hajj, for Muslim solidarity.
Try this week
Live humbly and righteously at home and in the heart.
Support and care for Muslims and non-Muslims.
When a fellow Muslim does wrong, stop him, sit down with him, counsel him, and talk.
Use the same counseling approach with children and grandchildren.
If counseling fails, involve the authorities when necessary.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 22Used to ground the call for Muslims to protect, love, and care for one another.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Where is the other 90%? As so therefore We have to extend it. And to live a righteous life.”
“It doesn't matter whether you are from Maliki School of Thought or Shafi'i School of Thought.”
“if my brother is doing something wrong, I stop him. I sit down with him.”
“we have to protect each other, we have to love each other, we have to care about each other.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Islam is more than completing the five pillars; it also means living a righteous and peaceful life. Muslims should not let differences between schools of thought divide them. We are called to protect, love, and care for one another, while also treating non-Muslims with care. When someone is doing wrong, we should speak with them patiently and try to help. These responsibilities matter especially when families and communities face conflict and division.
- Where can we practice righteousness beyond formal worship this week?
- How can we show care when we disagree with another Muslim?
- How should we help someone in our family who is making a wrong choice?
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