29:18 Our kind treatment can…31:08 is for us as Muslims…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 22, 2025.

Respond to hate with patience and character

OBKIC · Abdullahi Jaranow

“Our kind treatment can open their hearts to Islam and our harsh treatment can completely discourage them from Islam.”

The khateeb, at 29:18

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In one sentence

In responding to anti-Muslim hostility, Muslims should follow the Prophet’s example by forgiving rather than retaliating, openly teaching Islam, and embodying its compassion and character.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Islam’s truth and appeal persist despite hostility in Mecca and the present day.
  2. The first response to hatred is patience, forgiveness, dua, and refusing insults or violence.
  3. The second response is to teach people about Islam and confidently share Muslim identity.
  4. The third response is to make compassionate character and conduct the strongest form of da'wah.
  5. The khutbah closes by urging self-purification and better character.
Try this week
Respond to hatred with patience, forgiveness, and dua rather than insults, aggression, or violence.
Avoid insulting other people’s gods or religions, and do not use vulgarity, lies, or cheating.
Teach and share Islam with others, even if conveying only one verse.
Be proud and public about Muslim identity, worship, and salah.
Purify the heart and character by living according to Islam.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 59Used to remind believers of taqwa and examining what they have prepared for the Hereafter.
Surah 107Used to connect faith with care for orphans, the poor, prayer, and everyday assistance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Our kind treatment can open their hearts to Islam and our harsh treatment can completely discourage them from Islam.”
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“is for us as Muslims to live by our deen, to work on ourselves, just for us to be better people”
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For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us to respond to hatred with patience, forgiveness, and dua. The imam described how the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, saw hope and potential in people even when they hurt him. He encouraged us to share what we know about Islam and to be confident in our Muslim identity. He also reminded us that caring for those in need and helping with everyday things are expressions of faith. Our character can help open people's hearts, so we can begin by working on ourselves and treating others with kindness.

  1. When someone says something unkind, what could help you pause and respond with patience?
  2. What is one thing about Islam you would enjoy sharing with a friend?
  3. Who could we help this week through a small act of kindness?
Where it was given

The masjid

Omar Bin Al-Khattab Islamic Center12622 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178KhateebAbdullahi JaranowMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at OBKIC106 khutbahs
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