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Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 18, 2026.

Human diversity calls us to build bridges

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“When you deal with each other, you are humans.”

The khateeb, at 21:50

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In one sentence

The Quran teaches that human diversity is divinely intended, so people should treat one another as one human family, build bridges of understanding, respect others' rights, and share the earth peacefully.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Gratitude for Jumu'ah as a divine gift and reminder that the Quran speaks directly to each believer.
  2. Human diversity in language, color, culture, race, and faith is part of Allah's wisdom.
  3. The Quran calls people to build bridges of mutual understanding rather than walls or conflict.
  4. Shared origin from Adam and shared habitation on Earth require respect for every person's rights.
  5. The khutbah closes with prayers for the deceased, Palestine and Gaza, and encouragement to support hungry people through sandwich donations.
Try this week
Read the Quran as a direct message from Allah and reflect on how it addresses you personally.
Build bridges of understanding with people of different backgrounds, beliefs, languages, and cultures.
Respect others' rights and do not take their land, money, possessions, or homes.
Buy or donate sandwiches and give them to someone who is hungry, whether Muslim or non-Muslim.
Pray for deceased relatives, people suffering in Palestine and Gaza, and the wider community.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 49:13Used to teach that nations and tribes exist so people may know one another, with piety as the true measure.
Quran 13:4Used as an analogy that different plants and fruits can grow from the same water.
Quran 20:55Used to argue that Earth is a shared home and people should not be forced from it.
Quran 31:14Used to emphasize the shared human experience of being carried through hardship before birth.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Being at the house of Allah is a mercy and is a gift from Allah Subh'anaHu Wa Ta-Ala who made it easy for you to come”
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Play from 4:22
“Allah Subh'anaHu Wa Ta-Ala commanded me and commanded you to come and to build bridges of ta'aruf.”
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Play from 12:10
“Regardless of your religion. Or your faith. Or your thoughts. Always keep in mind. When you deal with each other, you are humans.”
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Play from 21:50
“This land is our home. And we have no other home. For the Muslims. For the Christians. For the Jews. For everyone.”
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Play from 23:13
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The imam reminded us that coming to Jumu’ah is a gift from Allah, and we should thank Him for making it possible. He encouraged us to read the Qur’an as Allah’s message to each of us personally. He explained that differences in language, color, culture, and faith should lead us to know one another and build bridges. Because we share a human family and one earthly home, we should respect each other’s rights and help one another. He gave a simple example of kindness: buying a sandwich to support the masjid and sharing it with a friend or someone who is hungry.

  1. What is one blessing you felt thankful for today?
  2. What would you like to learn about someone whose background is different from yours?
  3. Who could we share a meal or a snack with this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Greater Toledo25877 Scheider Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:30 PM · prayer 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICGT34 khutbahs
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