Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 18, 2026.
Islam rejects violence and calls for mercy
“Islam condemns killing of innocent people.”
In one sentence
Islam is a religion of peace and mercy that rejects killing innocents, extends compassion to animals, and should not be defined by terrorism or hypocrisy.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Recounts a post-9/11 conversation to frame Muslim condemnation of terrorism.
- Declares killing innocents incompatible with the Quran, Islam, and Sunnah.
- Explains Allah as God and presents Islam as the faith of earlier prophets.
- Criticizes Rudy Giuliani and Ted Cruz through examples of police violence and political hypocrisy.
- Teaches prophetic mercy toward animals, including humane treatment and letting working animals rest.
Try this week
Condemn the killing of innocent people.
Do not abuse or kill animals without good reason.
When traveling on an animal, dismount to talk and give it a break.
Intervene if you know someone is planning to attack innocent people.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Islam condemns killing of innocent people. It has nothing to do with the Quran. It has nothing to do with Islam.”
“don't sit on the animal and talk about it, don't stay. Mark down, stand on your feet and talk. Give the animal a break.”
“How we must respect animals, we will come to human beings.”
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