Seek knowledge before judging others
“We should get to know them and not make assumptions whatsoever.”
Muslims, especially young Muslims, should respond to ignorance and Islamophobia by seeking knowledge, rejecting assumptions, treating others kindly, and choosing peace over aggression.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- A reflection presents honesty as truthful living, repentance, and a daily choice, illustrated by a boy who tells bandits the truth.
- The khutbah introduces Islamic humility and peaceful speech, then addresses Islamophobia and the pressure young Muslims may feel to hide their identity.
- Personal school and convention stories show how fear and hatred can arise from ignorance, stereotypes, and limited understanding.
- Listeners are urged to learn about others, avoid assumptions, respond peacefully to threats, and teach Islam kindly when people are willing to listen.
- The speaker broadens the call to knowledge through Islamic scholarship, while warning against arrogance, jealousy, and hostility toward classmates.
- The khutbah closes with prayer for oppressed and starving people around the world.
In the khateeb's words
“honesty is not a task you're forced to complete it's a choice and a way of life”
“hatred and fear are taught and based on a limited understanding. Racism and Islamophobia, they are all taught.”
“We should treat them as we know them, we should get to know them and not make assumptions whatsoever.”
“you remain peaceful and you remain kind at all times this is what islam is about”
For the dinner table
The khutbah began by reminding us that honesty is not just a rule but a way of life. It explained that fear, racism, and Islamophobia can grow from ignorance and assumptions, so Muslims should get to know people fairly and keep learning. When others misunderstand Islam, we should teach kindly when they are willing to listen and remain peaceful when they are not. Seeking knowledge is valuable, but it should make us humble rather than jealous or proud. The khutbah ended with a prayer for people suffering from oppression and hunger around the world.
- What is one part of Islam you could explain kindly to someone who does not understand it?
- When have you learned something by asking instead of assuming?
- How can we stay peaceful and kind when someone treats us unfairly?
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