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The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.

Trust Allah when facing Islamophobia

EPIC · Nadim Bashir

“Do not let them go and live rent free in your head.”

The khateeb, at 26:49

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In one sentence

Muslims can overcome fear, pressure, hatred, and Islamophobia by remaining God-conscious, adhering to the Quran and Sunnah, trusting Allah, and responding to provocation with restraint rather than emotion.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Warns that anti-Muslim pressure and misinformation come from politicians, media, social platforms, and uninformed Muslims.
  2. Uses Islamic history to argue that Muslim communities often face hostility after making a positive social impact.
  3. Explains Surat al-Ahzab’s depiction of external and internal threats, anxiety, doubt, and shaken faith.
  4. Identifies tactics involving decontextualized scripture, anti-Islamic rhetoric, provocative Muslim voices, campus debates, and clipped social media.
  5. Presents taqwa, adherence to Quran and Sunnah, and tawakkul as the three core responses.
  6. Recommends Yunus’s dua, Hasbuna Allahu wa ni'mal wakeel, and abundant salawat.
Try this week
Avoid using phones during the Friday khutbah.
Do not debate hostile campus or online provocateurs who are not seeking understanding.
Maintain taqwa by guarding your heart, speech, and character.
Hold firmly to the Quran and Sunnah.
Place difficult matters in Allah’s hands instead of reacting emotionally.
Recite La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu min al-dhalimeen and Hasbuna Allahu wa ni'mal wakeel.
Send abundant salawat upon the Prophet Muhammad.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 33The Battle of the Trench illustrates external and internal pressure, fear, anxiety, and shaken faith; its opening directives ground the response in taqwa, adherence, and trust.
Surah 10Used to argue that people who reject belief may not respond even when shown every proof, so youth should avoid futile hostile debates.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“That if that calamity or that difficulty brings you closer to Allah. That calamity is a rahma from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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“Do not give them your attention. Do not let them go and live rent free in your head.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 26:49
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Nadim reminded us that fear and pressure are experiences the Prophet and his companions also faced. He encouraged us to draw closer to Allah during difficulties and to care for our hearts, words, and behavior. His three main instructions were to remain conscious of Allah, follow the Quran and Sunnah, and put our trust in Allah. He explained that feeling hurt by insults does not mean we need to react to people who are trying to provoke us. He also encouraged making du'a and sending blessings upon the Prophet as ways to seek comfort and strength.

  1. What helps you pause and choose your words when someone upsets you?
  2. How could we help a friend who feels worried about being Muslim?
  3. Which du'a or practice mentioned in the khutbah could we make time for together?
Where it was given

The masjid

East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMKhateebNadim BashirMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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