Re: my very own khutba!

dear sister itrath,

the person who gave that khutba did a wrong thing.  the khutba should
never, in my opinion, be used for denigration or public humiliation of
anyone for any reason whatsoever.  i am very, very sorry that happened
to you, within a muslim community, and within a congregation gathered
for worship.

you must try, however possible, to let go of us as much suffering as
that thoughtless person inflicted on you as you can, and realize that
you are not the only one who will suffer - that entire congregation is
suffering teachings by one who has chosen to use his position wrongly.

it is easy to be innocent to the extremes other people will go to to
cause harm in selfish ways.  there are many beneficial ways for people
to express disagreement with someone else, and public humiliation, or
hate mail, are not among those ways.  i hope that you are safe, and i
hope that your parents' long relationship with this community allows
those people who know what community means to come forward and offer
their support.

good works, with good intention, eventually will bring good back to you.

charmi