Health & wellbeingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 31, 2023.
Muslims must include people with disabilities
“When they get the break, we will take care of their kids.”
In one sentence
Ihsan requires Muslims to treat people with disabilities and their caregivers with dignity, compassion, accommodation, and meaningful inclusion.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces charity through daily good deeds and the two-rak'ah Duha prayer.
- Frames Jumu'ah as learning, implementing, and teaching Islam.
- Explains Ihsan in worship and relationships through the Hadith of Jibreel.
- Identifies Muslim neglect of people with physical and mental disabilities.
- Uses prophetic and historical examples of disabled leaders, scholars, and community members.
- Calls mosques to provide accessible programs, respite, support, and opportunities for inclusion.
Try this week
Learn, practice, and teach Islamic guidance.
Value people by righteousness rather than appearance or disability.
Open mosques and community spaces to children and elders with disabilities.
Create educational, worship, and support programs for people with special needs.
Provide respite opportunities and practical assistance for caregivers.
Offer guides, home-care support, and other accommodations.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“That's what Jumu'ah is for. That's what Islam is about. It's not about just learning. It's about learning and implementing and teaching.”
“People, they empowered them. People, they created spaces for them.”
“But they are human beings, they need a break. When they get the break, we will take care of their kids.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Ihsan means goodness, kindness, and doing things well for Allah. It reminds us that people with disabilities are valued by their faith, character, and relationship with Allah, not by their physical or mental abilities. The Prophet treated people with disabilities respectfully, listened to them, and helped meet their needs. Our masjids and communities should welcome them, create programs for them, and support their caregivers. Each of us can help make Muslim spaces more compassionate and inclusive.
- How can we include someone who may communicate, move, or learn differently?
- Why might parents and caregivers need help or a break?
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