From Villain to Vindicated

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Sūrah al-Munāfiqūn is not only a warning about hypocrisy: it is a reminder that telling the truth is necessary, often difficult, and not without social consequences. This khutbah reflects on how Zayd ibn Arqam was rejected, doubted, and hurt—only to be vindicated by Allah. A reminder that believers are not called to win every battle instantly, but to remain truthful, patient, and firm.

This is a khuṭbah by Imam Marc Manley delivered at Middle Ground on March 20th 2026 (Eid al-Fitr).