0:12 Muhammad sallallahu…4:46 it's okay to feel sad,…17:19 what am i gonna tell…24:08 preserve their hearts…
Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 16, 2026.

Strengthen your prayers before Ramadan

FMCCNJ · Amr Mustafa

“It's okay to feel sad, hurt and broken.”

The khateeb, at 4:46

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In one sentence

The lessons of Isra and Mi'raj teach Muslims to respond to pain with dua and remembrance, prioritize and deepen salah, and protect their fitrah, especially children's, from corrupting influences before Ramadan.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Isra and Mi'raj through the Prophet's grief and personal trials.
  2. Uses the Ta'if narrative and prophetic dua to show that sadness is human while turning to Allah brings strength.
  3. Explains the prescription of five daily prayers and their exceptional importance.
  4. Challenges listeners to improve prayer, concentration, understanding, and family practice before Ramadan.
  5. Uses the Prophet's choice of milk to explain fitrah and warns about harmful digital influences.
  6. Urges parents to monitor online exposure and protect children's hearts and deen.
Try this week
Use la hawla wa la quwata illa billah when facing overwhelming distress.
Improve the five daily prayers before Ramadan by working on focus, understanding, wudu, and khushu.
Help children connect to the five prayers and understand what they are saying.
Control household digital inputs and monitor children's gaming and social-media exposure.
Protect the heart and mind by replacing harmful inputs with healthier ones.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 17:1Establishes the Isra from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa and frames the sermon.
Surah 17The recited verses address corruption, repentance, accountability, and the Qur'an's guidance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was a human being that had feelings”
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“it's okay to feel sad, hurt and broken even go for a walk just to realize what was happening”
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“what am i gonna tell Him when i meet Him and He asks me about salah”
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“preserve their hearts for Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala so that Allah can preserve their deen inshallah”
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Play from 24:08
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb used Isra and Mi'raj to remind us that the Prophet Muhammad experienced deep pain, yet turned to Allah through dua and remembrance. He taught that salah is a special gift and asked us to improve our focus, understanding, and care for the five daily prayers before Ramadan. He also warned that online games and social media can expose children to harmful content and weaken their fitrah, so families should guide what comes into the home. We can protect our hearts and our children's hearts by choosing healthy inputs, strengthening prayer, and staying close to Allah.

  1. What helps you feel more present when you pray?
  2. What kinds of things should we keep out of our hearts and minds?
  3. How can our family make prayer easier and more beautiful together?
Where it was given

The masjid

Fusion Muslim Community Center of North Jersey650 Pascack Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652Jumu'ah 1:10 PM & 2:30 PMKhateebAmr MustafaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at FMCCNJ70 khutbahs
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