2:43 And then I have to do…2:59 When the Jahil, the…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 9, 2026.

Resist envy and answer provocation peacefully

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“Be peaceful with them; respond in a kind way.”

The khateeb, at 2:59

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Muslims should resist envy and fitna by disciplining themselves, listening carefully, and responding peacefully even amid conflict and provocation.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Opens with concern about Palestinians and criticism of Netanyahu's government.
  2. Warns against fitna in households, mosques, and communities, urging careful listening.
  3. Uses a personal insult to illustrate jihad al-nafs and peaceful responses to ignorance.
  4. Recounts Imam W.D. Muhammad's efforts to teach prayer and guide converts.
  5. Concludes with a story about jealousy toward a respected leader despite his service.
Try this week
Listen carefully to what people say and do not say.
Recognize and resist fitna in the community, household, and mosque.
Practice jihad al-nafs when insulted or provoked.
Respond peacefully and kindly to ignorant or hostile remarks.
Learn al-Fatiha and short surahs so you can participate fully in salat.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And then I have to do the jihad in Nafs. The jihad within yourself.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
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“When the Jahil, the ignorant... They say something to you, say something to them. Be peaceful with them. Respond in a kind way.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 2:59
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb began by speaking about suffering involving Palestinians and then connected that pain to how Muslims treat one another. He warned that fitna can spread through a household, mosque, or community when people listen carelessly or act from envy. He encouraged Muslims to practice jihad al-nafs by controlling the urge to retaliate when insulted. The khutbah also honored Imam W.D. Muhammad's service while warning that jealousy can affect even people close to a respected leader.

  1. When have you had to control your first reaction to someone?
  2. How can our family prevent fitna from spreading?
  3. Why might people envy a leader who is serving others?
Where it was given

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Yonkers Islamic Center100 Riverdale Ave Apartment 1A, Yonkers, NY 10701Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at YIC138 khutbahs
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