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The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 6, 2026.

Make summer spiritually strong

ISOC · Abdullah Misra

“Perfection is in realizing you made a mistake and turning back.”

The khateeb, at 40:53

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In one sentence

Muslims should make summer spiritually strong by guarding their gaze, practicing courteous public conduct, and structuring free time around prayer, family, activity, and community.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Connects Qur'anic commands to lowering the gaze and protecting chastity.
  2. Normalizes human slips and emphasizes repentance as the path back to success.
  3. Applies gaze control to screens and public spaces through the hadith on road rights.
  4. Frames restrained, courteous public conduct as da'wah and strong character.
  5. Urges an active, structured summer with less screen time, family outings, prayer, Qur'an, and community ties.
Try this week
Lower the gaze and turn away or turn off media containing inappropriate material.
Choose summer settings and activities carefully when they involve widespread sinful behavior.
Avoid blocking paths, littering, excessive noise, and other harms in public spaces.
Return greetings, encourage good, and discourage wrongdoing.
Limit doomscrolling and make summer active through outings, picnics, and family time.
Set daily blocks for masjid attendance, Qur'an reading, and family prayer.
Maintain regular prayers, including Dhuhr, after school ends.
Stay connected to the masjid through classes, camps, and community programs.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 24:30-31Used to teach men and women to lower their gaze, guard chastity, and return to Allah in repentance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So perfection is not. In never. Slipping. Perfection is in. Realizing you made a mistake. And turning back.”
ISOC · Garden Grove, CA
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“The restraining glance. Of a Muslim man. Especially. Is a great da'wah. And. Especially people who are not Muslim. And women. They notice this.”
ISOC · Garden Grove, CA
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“Summer. Is an unstructured time. And this is understandable. That you need unstructured time. To relax. And energize. Again. But get off the screen. Make this an active summer.”
ISOC · Garden Grove, CA
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“Take your kids out. Don't let them be on the TV. Or doom scrolling all day long. Encourage picnics. Encourage outings.”
ISOC · Garden Grove, CA
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Sheikh Abdullah reminded us that summer can be a time of fun while we stay close to Allah. He encouraged us to guard our gaze, including when we use screens, and to turn back to Allah when we make mistakes. In public places, we should avoid bothering others, keep spaces clean, and respond kindly to greetings. He also encouraged families to spend time together outdoors instead of spending the whole day watching or scrolling. A little daily structure for prayer, Quran, and community can help us enjoy the summer while keeping our faith strong.

  1. What outdoor activity could we enjoy together this week?
  2. How could we make our next visit to a park kinder and more comfortable for other people?
  3. What could help us keep praying on time when our summer schedule changes?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Orange County1 Al-Rahman Plaza, Garden Grove, CA 92844Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 2:20 PMKhateebAbdullah MisraMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ISOC41 khutbahs
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