6:06 These ayat of the…21:28 We need to maintain…26:10 Pay forth a coffee. Do…
The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 27, 2015.

Show Christmas kindness without leaving faith behind

Muslim Society of

“We need to maintain connection with each other, regardless of race, regardless of religion, regardless of kind.”

The khateeb, at 21:28

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In one sentence

Muslims should maintain warm, generous relationships with people of other faiths during Christmas while preserving Islamic convictions and following the Prophet’s example of giving, forgiving, and connecting hearts.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames Christmas celebrations and contrasts two extreme Muslim responses to them.
  2. Uses the Prophet’s conduct in Makkah to argue for respectful engagement under non-Muslim governance.
  3. Explains Quranic teachings on helping every needy person and trusting Allah to replace what is spent.
  4. Connects zakat and generosity with softening hearts, using examples involving Safwan ibn Umayya and other recipients.
  5. Urges forgiveness, support for widows and the poor, and rejection of hoarding.
  6. Closes with practical holiday kindness toward neighbors and coworkers, emphasizing diversity as strength.
Try this week
Share warmth and goodwill with neighbors and coworkers during the Christmas season.
Give a needy person or family financial help, including eligible zakat support as described by the speaker.
Pay for someone’s coffee or breakfast.
Give a neighbor a small five-dollar gift card.
Forgive people who have wronged you and avoid hoarding surplus resources.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 92Used to contrast generosity, which brings ease, with greed and hoarding, which bring difficulty.
Sahih MuslimThe Safwan ibn Umayya narration illustrates repeated generosity turning hatred into love.
Sahih al-BukhariThe speaker cites teachings that Allah rewards spending and that the Prophet did not refuse requests.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“These ayat of the Qur'an do not specify is he a Muslim or what religion he is. These ayat of the Qur'an are very, very broad over the creation of Allah.”
Muslim Society of · Guelph, ON
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“We need to maintain connection with each other, regardless of race, regardless of religion, regardless of kind, subhanAllah.”
Muslim Society of · Guelph, ON
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“Pay forth a coffee. Do something good. Get a small gift card for five dollars and give it to your neighbor. That will make their day.”
Muslim Society of · Guelph, ON
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah encourages Muslims living among Christian neighbors to keep their Islamic beliefs while still sharing warmth, kindness, and good relationships during Christmas. The speaker says the Quran and the Prophet’s example teach us to help people in need, regardless of their religion. He reminds us that generosity can soften hearts, build trust, and bring Allah’s reward. He also teaches that forgiveness and continued support can preserve relationships even after painful wrongdoing. Simple actions like paying for coffee or giving a neighbor a small gift can show Islam’s care for humanity.

  1. How can we show kindness to a neighbor whose beliefs are different from ours?
  2. Why do you think forgiveness can help keep people connected?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Society of Guelph286 Water St, Guelph, ON N1G 1B8Jumu'ah “Start: 1:10 PM” / “Iqamah: 1:35 PM”; “Start: 2:10 PM” / “Iqamah: 2:35 PM”; “Start: 3:10 PM” / “Iqamah: 3:35 PM”.
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