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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 30, 2026.

Respond to Islamophobia with patience and justice

Ottawa Mosque · Abdirahman Hussein

“We stand up for justice and we are patient with our circumstances and our situations.”

The khateeb, at 9:49

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In one sentence

Muslims should respond to Islamophobia with patience, resilience, truth, justice, lawful action, community support, and spiritual preparation.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Islamophobia through attacks in Quebec City, Christchurch, and elsewhere.
  2. Frames Islamophobic abuse and hardship as tests requiring patience, taqwa, and resilience.
  3. Distinguishes patience from passivity, urging Muslims to defend truth and justice without retaliatory insults.
  4. Calls listeners to represent Islam through speech, conduct, and everyday relationships.
  5. Urges support for frontline advocates, including the NCCM, through campaigns, contact, and donations.
  6. Encourages remembrance of oppressed Muslims, preparation for Ramadan, worship in Sha'ban, and sincere du'a.
Try this week
Respond to Islamophobia with patience and taqwa rather than retaliatory insults or harm.
Speak out against anti-Muslim abuse and stand up for truth and justice within the law.
Model Islam through interactions with neighbors, coworkers, and non-Muslims.
Support NCCM by learning about its campaigns, contacting it, donating if able, or volunteering support.
Use Sha'ban for increased worship and preparation for Ramadan.
Remember oppressed Muslims worldwide in personal du'as and support them through available avenues.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“we stand up for justice and we are patient with our circumstances and our situations”
Ottawa Mosque · Ottawa, ON
Play from 9:49
“we can't have the mentality where we feel weak number one we can't have that feeling because Allah has given us izzah through Islam”
Ottawa Mosque · Ottawa, ON
Play from 10:02
“as Muslims we are reminded to be patient with these difficulties and these hardships and to expect the reward from Allah and take action in whatever capacity we have the ability to take action in”
Ottawa Mosque · Ottawa, ON
Play from 15:22
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that Islamophobia and attacks on Muslims are painful realities, but they do not define our worth or our path. We are called to meet hardship with patience, taqwa, and resilience, without becoming passive or accepting injustice. We should speak the truth, stand for justice, and show Islam’s character in how we treat neighbors and coworkers. We can support people and organizations challenging Islamophobia, remember suffering Muslims in our du'as, and help where we can. As Ramadan approaches, we should use Sha'ban to strengthen our worship and prepare our hearts.

  1. What is one peaceful way we can stand up for someone facing unfair treatment?
  2. How can our family prepare our hearts for Ramadan during Sha'ban?
  3. Who could we remember in our du'as or support this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Ottawa Muslim Association (Ottawa Mosque)251 Northwestern Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Y 0M1Jumu'ah 12:30 PM & 1:30 PMKhateebAbdirahman HusseinMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Ottawa Mosque24 khutbahs
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