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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 24, 2025.

Correct wrongs with wisdom and gentleness

ICF · Sulaiman Kabia

“It is not only what we do, but how we do it.”

The khateeb, at 7:18

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In one sentence

Muslims should enjoin good and forbid evil according to their ability, using knowledge, wisdom, gentleness, and humility.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Establishes the duty to encourage good and oppose evil according to one's ability.
  2. Explains that correction must be delivered with kindness, patience, and gentleness.
  3. Uses the Prophet's response to a Bedouin urinating in the masjid as an example of wise correction.
  4. Applies the principle to new Muslims, emphasizing gradual learning and the importance of knowledge.
  5. Connects gentleness to the Quranic command given to Musa and Harun when addressing Fir'aun.
  6. Concludes with advice about humility, accepting guidance, and remaining calm during ICE encounters.
Try this week
Respond to wrong according to your ability: act, speak, or reject it inwardly.
Learn the relevant religious evidence before correcting someone.
Give advice with gentleness, patience, humility, and good manners.
Help new Muslims and learners grow gradually instead of overwhelming them.
Remain calm during ICE encounters and allow only designated security personnel to engage.
Do not physically resist or interfere with an arrest; keep your distance and record events safely.
Carry proof of legal status, identify yourself if asked, and avoid answering other questions.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimMakes knowledge a foundation for giving responsible advice.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But brothers and sisters, it is not only what we do, but how we do it.”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
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“The more you know, the stronger your iman becomes. The more you learn and the more you believe.”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
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“Our job is to convey, to remind, and to advise. But whether the hearts accept the truth is not in our control.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Muslims should encourage what is good and resist what is wrong according to their ability. The way we give advice matters: we should be gentle, patient, humble, and wise, especially with people who are new to Islam or still learning. Learning comes first, and faith often grows step by step, so correction should help people come closer to Allah rather than push them away. The closing community announcement also urged everyone to remain calm around ICE encounters, let trained security personnel handle them, avoid physical resistance, and document events safely.

  1. When has gentle advice helped someone listen or improve?
  2. What is one religious lesson you are still learning step by step?
  3. How can we stay calm and helpful in a tense community situation?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Fayetteville2415 Rosehill Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301Jumu'ah 1:30 PMKhateebSulaiman KabiaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICF51 khutbahs
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