10:18 We cannot counter…24:51 Tawakkul ala Allah…28:38 So when we push back,…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 18, 2026.

Answer Islamophobia with goodness and unity

Muslim Neighbour Nexus · Abdul Aziz Salar Rasool

“We cannot counter Islamophobia with our own hatred and phobia of others.”

The khateeb, at 10:18

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In one sentence

Muslims should resist Islamophobia without adopting hatred by staying faithful, responding with goodness, and uniting across differences for justice.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Distinguishes ordinary people from powerful elites who manufacture fear and benefit from oppression.
  2. Uses Fir'aun's portrayal of Musa and Harun as a Qur'anic example of fearmongering.
  3. Argues that Islam's demands for justice and accountability threaten exploitative political and economic systems.
  4. Explains tawakkul, sabr, and taqwa as active perseverance, knowledge, obligation, and identity.
  5. Urges Muslims to answer Islamophobia with kindness toward coworkers, classmates, and neighbors.
  6. Calls for community unity and cooperation across secondary differences to confront oppression and genocide.
Try this week
Learn about Islamophobia and prepare informed responses to accusations.
Support and guide Muslim youth who encounter Islamophobia online and in daily life.
Continue da'wah, fulfill religious obligations, and maintain Muslim identity with patience and taqwa.
Respond to coworkers and classmates with kindness, including sharing Eid gifts or food.
Cooperate across community differences on shared justice and anti-Islamophobia efforts.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Warns of testing, hurtful speech, patience, perseverance, and taqwa.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We cannot counter Islamophobia with our own hatred and phobia of others. Because it's easy to fall into that.”
Muslim Neighbour Nexus · Mississauga, ON
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“Tawakkul ala Allah means doing what you can do and putting your trust in Allah. It doesn't mean you let go of your obligations and trust Allah.”
Muslim Neighbour Nexus · Mississauga, ON
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“So when we push back, we push back with what is better. With wisdom. With goodness. With khair.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that facing Islamophobia must not lead us to hate other people. He urged us to understand our faith and help young people respond to the hurtful messages they may encounter. Trusting Allah means doing what we can while relying on Him, and patience includes staying true to our faith and continuing to do good. He encouraged us to respond with wisdom and kindness, including simple gestures like sharing food or giving Eid presents. He also called on us to support one another as a community and work together on shared concerns even when we have differences.

  1. What could you say or do if someone at school repeated something hurtful about Islam?
  2. Who could we share a treat or a kind gesture with this week?
  3. What is one good thing our family could do with others to help our community?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Neighbour Nexus, MNN3520 Odyssey Dr, Mississauga, ON L5M 0Y9Jumu'ah 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:00 PMKhateebAbdul Aziz Salar RasoolMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Muslim Neighbour Nexus70 khutbahs
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