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Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 27, 2026.

Put Allah before family pressure

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“You basically disobey Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala for the love of your children and your family.”

The khateeb, at 21:24

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that believers must deliberately learn and reflect on Islam, put obedience to Allah above family pressure or forbidden means, and practice pardon, overlooking, and forgiveness to bring mercy and peace into family life.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Recites Surah at-Taghabun 14 and recounts how family ties delayed some believers' migration.
  2. Distinguishes outward submission from iman entering the heart, then asks listeners to assess themselves.
  3. Challenges Muslims to study the deen deliberately instead of relying on inherited knowledge or weekly Jumu'ah.
  4. Explains family enmity as pressure to disobey Allah or use bribery, theft, and other haram means.
  5. Unpacks ta'afu, tasfahu, and ta'afiru as pardon, overlooking, and erasing faults.
  6. Closes by urging guidance-seeking Quran reading for living believers.
Try this week
Audit how much time you spend learning the deen versus activities that add no value.
Review inherited religious practices through study and consultation with a scholar.
Use a notebook to examine how you respond to Quranic commands addressed to believers.
Read the Quran seeking guidance, not only recitation reward.
Pardon past wrongs, stop dwelling on mistakes, and erase faults from your heart.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 64Used to explain family pressure, forbidden means, and the commands to pardon, overlook, and forgive.
Surah 49Used to distinguish outward submission from iman entering the heart.
Surah 66Used to urge believers to save themselves and their families from the Fire.
Surah 18Used to illustrate that Allah's words cannot be exhausted.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Most people, most Muslims, most believers, they learn Islam once a week, 20 minutes in the Jum'ah.”
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“you basically disobey Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala for the love of your children and your family this is what it is”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that family love is precious, but it must not pull us away from obeying Allah. Spouses and children can become an enemy only when love or pressure leads us to ignore faith or use forbidden means for comfort. We are urged to learn Islam deliberately, examine what we inherited, and read the Quran for guidance. In family conflicts, we should pardon past wrongs, overlook mistakes without nagging, and erase resentment from our hearts. These practices can bring Allah's forgiveness and mercy and create peace at home.

  1. What is one way we can forgive instead of repeatedly bringing up an old mistake?
  2. What would it mean to learn one Quran verse deeply this week?
  3. How can we support our family's faith without pressuring each other unfairly?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of North East Valley12125 E Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85259Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · 1:30 PM · 3:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICNEV40 khutbahs
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