5:10 If in every household…13:45 Make istikhara And ask…
The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, May 27, 2026.

Obedience builds honorable Muslim families

Masjid al Huda

“If in every household we play our role, our kids may not be like Ismail but they will be honorable.”

The khateeb, at 5:10

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In one sentence

The story of Ibrahim, Ismail, and Hajar teaches obedience to Allah, faithful family role-modeling, trust during hardship, and sound guidance rather than literal obedience to ordinary dreams.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Eid al-Adha through Ibrahim's tests and his appointment as a role model in Surah al-Baqarah.
  2. Recounts Ibrahim and Ismail's submission and Allah's provision of a ram.
  3. Applies the story to fathers, mothers, and children as family role models.
  4. Emphasizes that obedience to Allah brings help and provision during seemingly hopeless hardship.
  5. Clarifies that prophetic dreams are revelation but ordinary dreams cannot justify harmful actions.
  6. Recommends istikhara, consulting knowledgeable specialists, and specific responses to nightmares.
Try this week
For important decisions, make istikhara and consult knowledgeable specialists.
For positive dreams, thank Allah and share them with people who love and support you.
After a nightmare, seek refuge in Allah, lightly blow to the left, change sleeping position, and do not tell anyone.
Do not treat ordinary dreams as revelation or use them to justify harmful actions.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2
Surah 37Used for the account of Ibrahim's dream, Ismail's willingness, and Allah's ransom of Ismail with a ram.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If in every household We play our role Our kids May not be like Ismail But they will be Honorable”
Masjid al Huda · Willimantic, CT
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“Make istikhara And ask people of knowledge Those who know The situation Ask people of knowledge”
Masjid al Huda · Willimantic, CT
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

This Eid khutbah reminds us of Ibrahim and Ismail’s obedience to Allah and the ram provided in place of Ismail. The khateeb also highlights Hajar’s role in raising her son and asks parents to teach faith through their own example. He encourages us to remain obedient to Allah and hopeful in difficult times, trusting that help can come in unexpected ways. He clearly explains that Ibrahim’s dream was revelation to a prophet, and that an ordinary dream never makes harming a child acceptable. For our own decisions, he encourages us to make istikhara, ask Allah for guidance, and seek advice from people who understand the situation.

  1. What is one good habit you have learned by watching someone in our family?
  2. When something feels hard, what helps you remember Allah and keep trying?
  3. Who could you ask for knowledgeable advice about a choice you are facing?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Willimantic6 Storrs Road, Mansfield, CT 06226Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:45 PM
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