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Civic Engagement Pays Off; Balancing Justice & Akhlaq - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

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Channel: Jaffari Community Centre · 2017 · Nonprofits & Activism

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- Engaging with civic institutions is critical for both societal needs, as well as protecting minorities
- Anti-Islamophobia motion by a Muslim MP of Mississauga didn't have any enforcement power, however it was still highlighted at a national level, with unsubstantiated backlash
- Peel Regional Police charged Kevin Johnston of Mississauga with one count of willful promotion of hatred on social media
- Johnston and likeminded people would stand outside public schools, and protest accommodations for Muslim students to pray
- This charge is a good sign that civic engagement works, but it is equally important for us to know balance. There shouldn't be fear for speaking against injustice, but it must done in a way that maintains higher moral grounds; don't stoop to the level of hate and abuse
- Example of the Battle of Siffin, where Imam Ali heard some of his soldiers abusing Syrian forces. He admonished them for this behaviour.
- In our discourse with non-Muslims, we need to exercise manners in our words and expressions used. There's no need to give the excuse to others to hold and spread a negative view of Muslims based on your behaviour
- Example of the peace treaty of Hudaybiyyah, when the Prophet was interacting with Suhayl

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Friday Juma Khutba
Recited By: Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Date: July 28th, 2017

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