Family & marriageFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 16, 2025.
A second marriage needs family counsel
“I tried whole night to convince my parents and they were not convinced.”
In one sentence
The khutbah recounts Junaid Jamshed’s account of seeking parental and Maulana Tariq Jamil’s approval for a second marriage, ultimately being advised not to proceed.
The khutbah in 4 steps
- The khateeb introduces a personal anecdote Junaid Jamshed reportedly shared during an overnight stay.
- Junaid, already married with children, considers a second marriage and unsuccessfully seeks his parents’ permission.
- He calls Maulana Tariq Jamil during the night, who describes a dream involving Junaid’s father.
- After hearing Junaid’s reason for calling, Maulana advises him not to marry, and Junaid does not proceed at that time.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“I had the first wife and the kids and I was traveling. So I thought that I should have a second wife also.”
“He said, Junaid, I just saw in the dream that your father came and he is telling me that Junaid ko samjau, make him understand that you want to have a second wife.”
“I tried whole night to convince my parents and they were not convinced. I tried to call you that if you allow me, then I will have the second wife.”
“Then Maulana also told him, no, don't marry. So he didn't marry at that time, you know.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb shared a story Junaid Jamshed reportedly told him about considering a second marriage while he already had a wife and children. Junaid first tried to win his parents’ approval, but they did not agree. He then called Maulana Tariq Jamil during the night; Maulana said he had dreamed that Junaid’s father asked him to counsel his son. After hearing Junaid’s reason for calling, Maulana advised him not to marry, and Junaid did not do so at that time.
- How should families discuss major marriage decisions?
- Why might someone seek advice from both parents and a trusted scholar?
- What can we learn from the way this story ends?
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