Family & marriageFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 17, 2026.
Honor parents and guard your words
“If you're going to say anything, say good or remain silent.”
In one sentence
Mindful speech, honoring parents, patient prayer, and careful verification of accusations are acts of taqwa that protect families and communities.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Exhorts listeners to taqwa, Allah’s guidance, monotheism, and following the Qur’an and Sunnah.
- Narrates the hadith of Juraij, whose neglect of his mother led to a serious trial and whose innocence was later revealed.
- Applies the story to parents and spouses, warning against curses and urging good supplication instead.
- Recommends prayer and night worship during family conflict and hardship.
- Warns against corrupt companions, peer pressure, and false accusations.
- Commands listeners to investigate reports before reacting, especially in community and divorce-related disputes, while prioritizing parents.
Try this week
Respond respectfully to parents, especially during optional worship.
Replace curses and harmful words with constructive dua.
Pray two rak'ahs and call upon Allah during family conflict.
Seek Allah in nighttime prayer when facing marital problems.
Avoid corrupt peer groups and advise others without joining their wrongdoing.
Investigate reports before believing, repeating, or acting on them.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to teach the importance of responding to parents and the danger of harmful parental supplication.
Quran 65:2-3Used to argue that taqwa brings a way out of difficulties.
Quran 12:33Used to caution against wording a desired hardship as though it were preferable.
Quran 49:6Applied as a duty to verify reports before believing or reacting.
Quran 17:23-24Used to reinforce kindness and proper treatment of parents.
Quran 31:14-15Used to reinforce kindness and proper treatment of parents.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Allah deserves to be worshipped alone because He's the creator. He's the one created you and I.”
“If you're going to say anything, say good or remain silent.”
“When something happens between you and your husband, between you and your wife, make a to rakah and call upon Allah.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb shared the story of a worshipper whose mother called him while he was praying, and who later faced a false accusation. He reminded us to give our parents attention and respond kindly, even when we are busy. He encouraged parents and spouses to choose good words during disagreements and make dua for one another instead of cursing. When trouble comes, we can turn to prayer and ask Allah for guidance and help. He also reminded us to check what we hear before believing accusations, because rumors can cause people deep hurt.
- What kind words could you use when a parent calls you while you are busy?
- What dua could we make for each other when we feel upset?
- What could you do if someone shares a hurtful rumor about a classmate?
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