Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 9, 2026.
Muslim unity can cross ethnic lines
“The Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad.”
In one sentence
American Muslims should build an inclusive community, accept their children’s American identity, and keep them anchored in the Quran and Sunnah while engaging compassionately across religious lines.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Rejects ethnic separation among Muslim children and emphasizes Islamic unity.
- Presents racial and national diversity as a strength of Muslim communities.
- Tells immigrant parents that children growing up American is not inherently wrong.
- Urges parents to preserve the Quran and Sunnah as their children’s foundation.
- Describes a respectful meeting with a rabbi about suffering in the Middle East.
- Criticizes neighboring governments’ inaction and mentions South Africa’s legal challenge against Israel.
Try this week
Do not separate children by ethnic or national background; bring them together as Muslims.
Help children remain connected to the Quran and Sunnah while accepting their American identity.
Practice respectful interfaith dialogue by listening to others’ perspectives on conflict and suffering.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“And in 96th Street, you see people from Asia. You see the Africans. You see the Americans. You see the black. You see the white. You see people interacting with each other.”
“But 99.99% of our children will grow up. They will think and they do things like Americans. Is there anything wrong with that? No.”
“Why? We just pray that no matter what they do, they hold on to two things. The Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad.”
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