Meet public insults with patience and faith
“Respect yourself and respect people around you no matter what.”
When Muslims face public insult, discrimination, or fear, they should return to the Quran and Sunnah, reject retaliation, remain patient and God-conscious, and trust Allah while seeking lawful support.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Describes public insults toward Ilhan Omar and threats against Somali Americans, alongside Gaza and Palestine.
- Urges confused or distressed Muslims to consult the Quran, Islam, the Sunnah, and the Prophet’s seerah.
- Uses Surah al-Hujurat 49:11 to forbid mockery, defamation, name-calling, and reciprocal insult.
- Frames financial, personal, family, and immigration fears as tests requiring patience, piety, and trust in Allah.
- Points to persecution in Mecca as a precedent and urges study of Quran, history, and seerah.
- Concludes with prayers for Palestinians, Gazans, and Muslims facing hardship, then moves into the prayer call.
In the khateeb's words
“Respect yourself and respect people around you no matter what. Even if they are different in faith.”
“Don't answer by the same way. No, no, no. We're not going to answer you, Mr. President. With the same way you call her garbage.”
For the dinner table
Dr. Hamdy spoke about his distress over insulting remarks and threats directed at Somali Americans, including Ilhan Omar. He encouraged listeners to turn to the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad’s teachings and life for guidance when events feel confusing or frightening. He emphasized that Islam teaches us not to mock, insult, or call people hurtful names, even when someone treats us badly. He reminded us to respect people of different faiths and to repent if anger leads us to hurt others with our words. He described hardships as tests and encouraged patience, awareness of Allah, and trust in His care, recalling the difficulties faced by the Prophet and his companions.
- What could you say when someone calls you or a friend a hurtful name?
- How can we show respect to someone whose beliefs are different from ours?
- What lesson from the Prophet’s life helps you when things feel difficult?
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