Meet hostility with wisdom and faith
“We have to stand up and we have to stand firm for us to be able to persevere.”
The community should meet hostility with wisdom and peace, remain steadfast in faith, and confidently teach the next generation that Islam cannot be extinguished.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Recounts a disruptive incident at a community breakfast and praises the attendees’ calm response.
- Uses Qur'anic guidance and early Muslim persecution to frame hostility as a test requiring perseverance.
- Surveys Islamic history and teachings on tawhid, justice, and Islam’s endurance.
- Highlights lessons on Maryam and Isa and urges parents to teach children Islam without hatred.
- Concludes with trust in Allah, courage, and serving the community throughout the month.
In the khateeb's words
“Islam will always persevere. And as such, the Muslims, we will persevere.”
“But the reality is that Allah Azza wa Jal, He's taking us through a test. And we have to stand up and we have to stand firm for us to be able to persevere.”
“The value of Tawheed, the oneness of Allah. And standing firm for its principles is so great that Islam, it shows that it requires nothing else.”
“We do not fear. We persevere. As Muslims, there is no place for fear in our hearts.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb described how two people disrupted the community’s park breakfast, and he praised everyone for responding calmly instead of trading insults. He reminded us that faith calls for wisdom, peaceful conduct, and perseverance when we face hostility. He also shared a happier memory from that day: young people gathering at the masjid to learn about Maryam and Isa, including lessons about effort, trusting Allah, and avoiding an obsession with wealth. He encouraged families to help children understand Islam and feel confident in their faith, and he reminded everyone to turn to Allah for help. In the closing appeal, he asked the community to support people throughout the month, including days that receive less attention.
- What could help you respond calmly when someone says something hurtful about your faith?
- What is one thing you can work hard at while asking Allah for help?
- Who might need our help even when nobody is talking about their needs?
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