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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 12, 2026.

Islamic strength means gentleness, not anger

Al-Sabereen

“Unity is not in uniformity but in shared faith, shared purpose, and shared submission to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 25:58

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In one sentence

True Islamic strength is shown through gentleness, forgiveness, and respectful unity, especially online and amid valid religious differences, rather than anger, mockery, or division.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces tolerance, forbearance, and gentleness as actions Islam requires.
  2. Connects anger, mockery, and online behavior to cyberbullying and emotional harm.
  3. Urges youth to use digital influence for kindness, leadership, and positive legacy.
  4. Explains that valid scholarly differences should produce mercy and diversity, not division.
  5. Calls the community to seek grounded scholars and build unity around shared faith and purpose.
Try this week
Pause before posting or commenting online and avoid words that mock, shame, or humiliate.
Speak good or remain silent when disagreements arise.
Listen, smile, forgive, and make people feel welcome in the masjid, school, workplace, and community.
Distance yourself from voices that spread hatred or casually declare other Muslims unbelievers.
Seek knowledge from grounded scholars who teach with wisdom, mercy, and humility.
Respect valid schools of thought and focus on shared faith and purpose.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 62Used to emphasize responding to the Friday prayer and remembering Allah.
Surah 4Used to stress humanity’s shared origin and the importance of honoring family ties.
Surah 25Used to commend humility and responding peacefully to ignorance.
Quran 49:11Used to prohibit mockery, defamation, and offensive nicknames, connecting them to cyberbullying.
Sahih MuslimUsed to apply Islamic safety and responsibility to phones, keyboards, and social media.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“How can we not show respect to those Who pray differently Dress differently Live differently”
Al-Sabereen · Harrisburg, PA
Play from 8:22
“unity is not in uniformity but in shared faith shared purpose and shared submission to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Al-Sabereen · Harrisburg, PA
Play from 25:58
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that Islam calls us to show gentleness, patience, and mercy through our actions. The khateeb described how the Prophet forgave people who had harmed him and encouraged us to follow that example in our own relationships. He reminded us that our messages and comments can hurt people, so we should speak with care online and in person. He encouraged young people to lead through good character, beginning with kindness in their own circles. He also urged us to respect valid scholarly differences and build unity around our shared faith while holding firmly to our values.

  1. What could you do when a group chat starts making fun of someone?
  2. How could you show kindness to someone you disagree with this week?
  3. What kind of character would you like your friends to remember you for?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Sabereen1403 S Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17104Jumu'ah First Athan 12:15 PM, Iqamah 12:35 PM · second Athan 1:15 PM, Iqamah 1:35 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Sabereen56 khutbahs
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