Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 12, 2025.
How to protect unity in a crisis
“If you don't know, say, I don't know.”
In one sentence
In a difficult local situation, Muslims should uphold truth, avoid rumors and accusations, remain patient and united, and rely on Allah through dua and faithful conduct.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens with taqwa and prayer for mercy during a difficult local situation affecting two brothers.
- Uses the slander of Aisha to emphasize truth, faith, patience, and avoiding gossip.
- Urges the community not to speculate or seek social-media soundbites, but to trust Allah and make dua.
- Calls for disciplined, unified communication, investigation of reports, and protection of community unity.
- Expands the message to reliance on Allah, gratitude, and striving in worship, including Friday prayer.
- Welcomes a new Muslim and announces a city-wide Jumu'ah and resource fair.
Try this week
Avoid rumors, baseless accusations, and speculative social-media posts.
Investigate claims before believing or sharing them; say “I don't know” when appropriate.
Make dua for the two brothers, the local community, and Muslims worldwide.
Maintain unity and follow the community’s unified communication approach.
Attend the city-wide Jumu'ah and resource fair on October 10 at 11 a.m.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 24The slander of Aisha is used to teach patience, truth, and avoiding accusations.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Either say something good or be quiet, because rumors and accusations and suppositions, this is what causes doubt, it causes division.”
“What we need is to be focused on our obedience to Allah.”
“So if you don't know, say, I don't know. But we want to be firm in our approach.”
“You just can't believe somebody says this and you just run with it. You have to investigate. You have to stop. You have to think.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that a difficult situation in the local community should be met with patience, truthfulness, and trust in Allah. He warned us not to spread rumors, make accusations, or believe everything we hear, especially online. He encouraged the community to stay united, protect one another’s dignity, and make dua for the brothers, the masjid, and Muslims everywhere. He also welcomed a new Muslim and invited everyone to take part in a city-wide Jumu'ah and resource fair.
- How can we check whether something we hear is true before repeating it?
- What does it mean to support someone with dua when they are facing difficulty?
- How can our family help strengthen unity in our community?
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