Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, May 3, 2026.
How Muslims should respond to Easter
“Islam doesn't allow us to use abusive language.”
In one sentence
Muslims should understand Islamic teachings about Jesus and Easter, preserve their own beliefs, and show respectful, compassionate conduct toward people of other faiths.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Explains Lent, Good Friday, Easter, and the need for informed Muslim responses.
- Establishes the Quranic prohibition against insulting other religions' deities.
- Presents Islamic beliefs about Jesus's crucifixion, ascension, and future return.
- Recounts Jesus's miraculous birth and infancy speech from Surah Maryam.
- Argues that prophets brought one religion while laws varied by community and era.
- Urges neighborly gifts, interfaith respect, and teaching these principles to future generations.
Try this week
Learn Islamic teachings about Jesus, Easter, and other faiths.
Avoid insulting other religions' deities or using abusive language.
Share Islamic beliefs only in a conducive, non-defensive environment.
Give gifts to non-Muslim neighbors during Ramadan and Eid.
Welcome new neighbors with a gift and teach children respectful interfaith conduct.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 6:108Grounds the prohibition against insulting other religions' deities because it can provoke reciprocal abuse of Allah.
Surah 19Describes Jesus speaking from the cradle as Allah's servant and prophet, emphasizing prayer, charity, and kindness to his mother.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“But at the same time, we should have strong beliefs and understanding of our own religion so that we don't get affected by other beliefs of other religion.”
“So sure, we don't believe in those concepts. But Islam teaches us respect for other faith. Islam doesn't allow us to use abusive language.”
“How many times did I make a good basket and send to my non-Muslim neighbor and tell him that this is the month of fasting we are told to give.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb explained that Christians observe Lent, Good Friday, and Easter, while Muslims have a different belief about Isa, or Jesus. He emphasized that learning about other faiths can help us answer questions calmly, but we should understand and protect our own beliefs. The Quran teaches Muslims not to insult the sacred figures or deities of others. He encouraged us to show Islam through kindness by giving gifts to neighbors, welcoming new neighbors, and teaching children to respect people from different communities.
- What is one respectful way you could answer a classmate's question about Easter?
- How could a small gift or kind action help a neighbor understand Muslims better?
- What teaching about living with people from different communities would you pass on?
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