Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 30, 2026.
Muslims must take the lead in reconciliation
“You need to listen to both sides of the story.”
In one sentence
Because disagreement is inevitable, Muslims must actively and justly reconcile damaged relationships by listening to all sides, protecting the oppressed, and taking concrete steps toward repair.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Disagreement is inevitable because people differ, and relationships test our patience.
- The Qur'an makes reconciliation a communal responsibility rather than someone else's business.
- Reconciliation requires impartiality, hearing both sides, and never pressuring the oppressed to accept abuse.
- Families need balanced rights between spouses, parents, children, and in-laws, without divisive advice or social-media labeling.
- Believers should end prolonged estrangement and personally contact people they have stopped speaking to.
- Mediation requires sincere intention, justice, and competence, followed by a closing announcement urging responsible voting.
Try this week
Review your phone contacts for relationships disconnected over worldly matters; text or call and ask about the person.
If estranged from parents, step back and remember the good they have done.
Spouses should return home, reconcile, and repair their household while resisting divisive outside advice.
Anyone mediating should hear both sides, seek Allah's reward, act justly, protect victims, and step back if unqualified.
Citizens should take their families to vote, do their diligence, and vote responsibly.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Your role here is not to take sides. Your role is to basically stay between them. To be unbiased.”
“You need to listen to both sides of the story. Not just one side of the story. This is amanah.”
“Disagreement will happen. But it is our responsibility to reconcile.”
Keep listening
More on Community & unity
There is no such thing as a nobody.19:44Masjid Fulton · Sacramento, CA · Oct 10, 2026No one should feel forgotten
The question is how do we disagree without destroying our relationships and our communities?14:27Al-Misbah Islamic Centre · Toronto, ON · Oct 3, 2026How to disagree without hostility
ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Sep 26, 2026True faith serves people and Allah“We have a comprehensive and holistic understanding of this deen that goes beyond just benefiting ourselves to benefiting humanity at large.”