Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 9, 2026.
Turn anger into constructive action
“If you are angry, you control yourself.”
In one sentence
Anger over innocent suffering can be praiseworthy when directed for Allah’s sake, but it must be controlled and turned into constructive action.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Encourages listeners to witness suffering rather than avoid news and media.
- Distinguishes anger for Allah from selfish anger and describes it as potentially rewarded.
- Recommends dua, financial help, and attending protests as constructive responses.
- Warns that anger must remain controlled and must not lead to physical conflict.
- Connects the discussion to contemporary violence involving Yemen and Israel.
Try this week
Continue witnessing and following news about suffering.
Make dua for those affected.
Send financial help where possible.
Attend public protests or stand with affected communities.
Control yourself and avoid physical confrontations, including with police.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“you should watch and you get angry your anger is for Allah because they're killing your brothers and sisters and you can do you can help”
“do what you can whatever you can do the people come outside you'll be with them send money if you can wherever you can”
“when you get angry for Allah not for yourself Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala reward you for that”
“if you are angry you control yourself you control yourself you do the right thing”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that feeling upset about innocent people being harmed can come from sincere concern for others. The khateeb says this anger should be for Allah, not personal pride or revenge. He encourages people to respond through dua, helping financially, and standing with others through protest. At the same time, he strongly emphasizes self-control and avoiding physical conflict.
- What is one helpful action we can take when news of suffering makes us angry?
- How can we tell whether our anger is helping us care for others or making us lose control?
- What does “do what you can” look like for our family this week?
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