Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 21, 2025.
Defeat anti-Islamic lies with truth
“When you see something in the media, think twice about it.”
In one sentence
Muslims should answer anti-Islamic propaganda by rejecting divisive media traps, practicing Islam openly but wisely, and defeating falsehood through truth, courage, and good conduct.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Opening Qur'anic reminders about taqwa, truthful speech, guidance, and innovation.
- Argues that mockery of public Muslim prayer is intentional anti-Islamic propaganda.
- Distinguishes hateful individuals from the broader Christian community and calls for solidarity.
- Explains Shaytan's use of advertising to distract people and sow discord.
- Urges Muslims and Christians to expose lies through truth, dialogue, and religious freedom.
- Calls for continued public prayer with a sutrah, a guard, and a charged camera.
- Concludes with neighborly kindness, media skepticism, an outdoor-prayer example, and supplication.
Try this week
Speak with Christian neighbors, coworkers, and family members about anti-Islamic rhetoric and urge them to condemn it.
Continue praying in public without hiding, while using a sutrah and assigning someone to stand guard.
Keep a charged camera when praying publicly and expose harassment or falsehood.
Question why media stories are being shown and whether they distract from suffering or sow discord.
Honor neighbors and guests through generosity, kindness, and visible Muslim character.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The easiest way to defeat lies, brothers and sisters, is with what? The truth.”
“Continue to pray in public, but be smart about it. Have someone stand in guard when you pray.”
“Be generous, be kind, be a good example, a good role model of what it means to be Muslim.”
“Don't fall for shaytan's trick. When you see something in the media, think twice about it.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminded us not to let hostile videos or comments convince us that all Christians oppose Islam. We should answer falsehood with truth, courage, and thoughtful action. Muslims can practice openly while also taking sensible safety precautions. We should build trust with neighbors and guests through generosity, kindness, and good character. We should also pause over media messages and ask whether they are informing us or sowing division.
- When have you seen kindness change someone's view of Muslims?
- How can we stay brave and safe when practicing our faith publicly?
- What questions should we ask before believing something we see online?
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