Welcome new Muslims with wisdom
“We have to be patient with those who are embracing Islam.”
Muslims should welcome converts with wisdom, patience, kindness, sound knowledge, and a focus on Islam’s beauty rather than imposing labels, politics, or minutiae.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces the revert retreat and considers the difference between the terms convert and revert.
- Explains fitrah through a hadith and cautions against insisting on one label.
- Urges da'wah centered on Islam’s beauty, purpose, hope, and the listener’s interests.
- Emphasizes good character, learning, intellectual honesty, and referring difficult questions to scholars.
- Calls for patience with new Muslims and encourages participation in the revert retreat.
In the khateeb's words
“The hope that it creates in our hearts that we have something to look forward to besides just the craziness of this world.”
“It left a very great impression because, number one, he didn't just try to make stuff up like people nowadays do.”
“And we have to be patient with those who are embracing Islam. And we have to use wisdom, use kind words.”
For the dinner table
Mawlana Musa reminded us to welcome people who embrace Islam with wisdom, kind words, and patience. He explained that both “convert” and “revert” are acceptable, and that insisting on a label can make someone feel uncomfortable. He encouraged us to listen to what matters to each person and share Islam's beauty, including the hope that faith in Allah and the life beyond this world bring. When conversations become difficult, we should keep our good character and be honest when we do not know an answer. His own experience showed how admitting uncertainty and referring a question to a scholar can build trust. We can help new Muslims grow by supporting them patiently as they learn.
- What could you say or do to help someone feel welcome on their first visit to our masjid?
- When someone asks a question about Islam that you cannot answer, how could you help them?
- What part of your faith gives you hope when things are hard?
The masjid
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