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The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 3, 2026.

Ibrahim shows how to protect faith

Muhammadi Masjid · Aminul Islam

“The protection of the umma, the protection of iman, is in the masjid.”

The khateeb, at 10:00

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In one sentence

The life of Ibrahim AS teaches that protecting faith requires continual dua, spiritual resistance to worldly pressures, close connection to the masjid, embodied prayer, and concern for the whole ummah.

The khutbah in 4 steps

  1. Ibrahim's dua for his household shows that righteous families must continually seek protection from shirk.
  2. Spirituality and the Quran are presented as the cure for materialism and modern attacks on faith.
  3. Families should prioritize a nearby masjid when choosing where to live.
  4. Regular dua and dhikr should include one's family and the entire ummah.
Try this week
Recite 'hasbuna allahu wa ni'ma al-wakeel' seven times in the morning and seven times in the evening.
Read and maintain a relationship with the Quran to build spirituality against materialism and attacks on iman.
When considering a move, ask whether a good masjid is nearby.
Parents and elders should visibly establish salah so children see it as a natural part of life.
Improve salah by practicing outward stillness, looking down, and not becoming preoccupied with passing thoughts.
In every salah, spend about one minute making dua for yourself, your family, and all believers.
Donate generously, as requested in the closing announcement.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimUsed to encourage dua for the whole ummah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“if my household is pure and if my household is on the deen inshallah we are on the deen and we are working towards the deen”
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“we have kalam Allah we have the quran of Allah we have something much stronger than a stick”
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“the protection of the umma the protection of iman is in the masjid”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Ibrahim, peace be upon him, prayed for his family's faith even when they were already devoted to Allah. When we feel alone or misunderstood, we can remember his dua and turn to Allah as our protector. We can nurture our faith through the Quran, remembrance of Allah, and a close connection with the masjid. At home, children learn from seeing their elders pray, and the khateeb encouraged us to begin improving our salah with bodily stillness rather than becoming discouraged by wandering thoughts. He also urged us to make regular dua for our families and the whole ummah, keeping others in our hearts.

  1. When you feel misunderstood, how could remembering that Allah is sufficient help you?
  2. Who outside our family would you like us to remember in dua tonight, and why?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muhammadi Masjid681 Elmont Rd, Elmont, NY 11003Jumu'ah Jummah 1: khutbah 12:55 PM, salah 1:30 PM; Jummah 2: khutbah 2:05 PM, salah 2:30 PMKhateebAminul IslamMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Muhammadi Masjid31 khutbahs
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