In this powerful khutbah titled “Gaza: Allah is Watching,” Ustadh Umar Muqaddam delivers a bold and heartfelt message exposing the hypocrisy of global powers that stay silent in the face of Palestinian suffering. He contrasts their selective outrage with their complicity in Gaza’s destruction and reminds the world that while people may forget, Allah never does. Grounded in Quranic warnings, the khutbah calls for justice, repentance, and a return to truth.

A World of Hypocrisy

• Double Standards Exposed: The speaker contrasts the global outrage over the Charlie Hebdo attacks in 2015 (12 killed) with the silence over Israel’s massacre of over 50,000 Palestinians and displacement of over 2 million.
• Moral Outrage Selective: While the West claims to champion freedom and humanity, it fails to condemn Israeli atrocities, revealing hypocrisy rooted in race, religion, and political convenience.

Western Complicity in Injustice

• Weapons of Mass Oppression: Western nations, including the U.S., are complicit in Israel’s crimes by supplying arms and political cover.
• Victim Labeling: Ukrainians resisting occupation are labeled "heroes," while Palestinians doing the same are silenced or jailed as "terrorists."
• Justice for Some: International institutions like the ICC/ICJ are weaponized selectively—used against non-Western leaders, while shielding Western allies regardless of crimes.

The Deception of Civilization

• Civilization or Barbarism? The speaker challenges claims of Western civility, pointing to the live-streamed genocide of Palestinians and the suppression of free speech when it criticizes Zionist aggression.
• ISIS as a Western Creation: He asserts that extremism in the Muslim world, such as ISIS, was born from Western invasions and policies—not from Islam or its institutions.

Divine Accountability: Allah is Watching

• Surah Ibrahim Quoted: The speaker reminds the criminals that Allah is not unaware of their actions. They may have temporary power, but ultimate justice belongs to Allah.
• Day of Judgment Described: Those who oppress will face a terrifying reckoning—eyes frozen in horror, hearts in throats, chained bodies, and hellfire as clothing.
• You Cannot Escape: Just as the people of Pharaoh, 'Aad, and Thamud were destroyed, today’s tyrants will meet the same fate unless they repent.

Call to Repentance and Warning

• Hope in Mercy: Despite righteous anger, the speaker extends a divine invitation: even the worst oppressors can be forgiven if they repent, change, and follow the path of Islam.
• Otherwise, Punishment Awaits: Without repentance, their fate will be eternal fire—roasting flesh again and again, fueled by the crimes they committed against innocent people.

Conclusion: A Message to All Humanity

• This Is a Warning: The Quran is a clear warning and a mercy for humanity.
• Time to Reflect: Those in power and their supporters must reflect on the fate of past tyrants and change course—before the justice of Allah catches up to them.

Ustadh Umar Muqaddam is an educator and faith leader renowned for his powerful khutbahs and dedication to social justice. With a strong background in Islamic education, curriculum development, and community outreach, he serves at the Al-Rahmah Faith Centre—a dynamic hub for the Muslim community in Leeds, United Kingdom.