Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.
Answer anti-Muslim hate with patience
“We will show you prophetic action, not just in words, but in our conduct.”
In one sentence
Muslims should answer anti-Muslim hostility by embodying prophetic patience, constitutional religious freedom, civic dignity, and peaceful resistance to fear-driven bigotry.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Condemns the planned protest as incompatible with Christian teachings and American values.
- Cites American founders to defend constitutional religious freedom for Muslims.
- Calls Muslims to respond with prophetic patience, humility, forgiveness, and peace.
- Argues that xenophobia and fearmongering, rather than Muslims, threaten America’s pluralistic society.
- Explains sharia as a personal ethical code protected by the Constitution.
- Warns that propaganda and politicians exploit anti-Muslim fear, urging facts, empathy, education, and civic courage.
- Advises calm, quiet, respectful conduct during the protest and refusing provocation.
Try this week
Respond to insults and slurs with patience, peace, and graceful disengagement.
Stand tall, act with dignity, know the facts, and educate others confidently.
Invite people with misunderstandings about Islam or sharia to come inside and talk.
If attending the protest, remain quiet, respectful, and peaceful; do not react to provocation.
Refuse to throw objects back or answer abusive language with abuse.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 73Used to teach patience and graceful withdrawal from insults.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“We will show you prophetic action, not just in words, but in our conduct.”
“Our version of sharia is a personal code of conduct in which we are taught to love our God, to protect our families, and to treat humanity with dignity and justice.”
“Our sharia tells us to treat everybody with justice regardless of who they are and their background.”
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