Yasir Qadhi When Islamophobia Becomes Real- In Response to the Protests Against EPIC
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Dec 14, 2025 AI Snips
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Respond With Dignity Not Retaliation
- Do respond to hostility with patience, dignity, and prophetic conduct rather than matching anger.
- Follow Quranic guidance: turn away beautifully and say salam when provoked.
Founders Supported Religious Pluralism
- The founding fathers explicitly welcomed non-Christian worship in America and protected religious freedom.
- Quotes from Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Madison and Franklin show pluralism is historically American.
Invite Dialogue, Don’t Ignore Misconceptions
- Do educate outsiders and invite them to engage rather than protest from ignorance.
- Offer conversations inside the mosque to correct misconceptions about Sharia and Islam.