Oppose aggression and stand with victims
“We are always against the aggressor and with the victim of aggression because Allah does not love the aggressors.”
Muslims should oppose aggression, judge all parties justly despite Sunni-Shia differences, stand with oppressed civilians, pray for victims, and speak up against the war.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Frames the Iran, Gulf, and Lebanon war as a pressing source of Muslim confusion.
- Lists aggression, civilian casualties, sectarian differences, Iranian government oppression, and regional suffering.
- Distinguishes theological disagreement with Twelver Shi'ism from denying that its followers are Muslims.
- Applies Quranic principles of opposing aggression, practicing justice, and standing with the oppressed.
- Calls for dua and civic action against the war and concludes with a duty to serve humanity.
In the khateeb's words
“we are always against the aggressor and with the victim of aggression because Allah does not love the aggressors and therefore we don't either”
“but that should not prevent you from being just from saying we are against the aggressor and we are with the victim of aggression”
“write two sentences we are opposed to the killing of innocent people really as simple as that this war needs to stop”
For the dinner table
The khutbah addresses the war involving Iran, the Gulf countries, and Lebanon, and the confusion Muslims may feel about it. It says we can disagree with Twelver Shia beliefs and with governments while still recognizing ordinary Shia Muslims as Muslims and civilians as victims. The speaker uses three Quranic principles: oppose aggression, remain just even toward people we dislike, and stand with the oppressed. He asks listeners to make dua for victims and their children, and to contact their representatives to oppose the war and killing of innocents. He closes by reminding Muslims that their responsibility is the betterment of all humanity.
- How can we stand with victims while still being honest about wrongdoing by different governments?
- What is one peaceful way our family could speak up for people affected by war?
- What might serving the betterment of all humanity look like this week?
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