Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 3, 2025.
Let the Quran guide daily habits
In one sentence
Faith must be lived through Quran-guided habits, because excessive social-media use can distract believers from Allah, family, prayer, and meaningful life.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The grave’s three questions require lived faith, not memorized answers alone.
- Religious education should shape children’s daily conduct rather than remain rote memorization.
- Social media, brain rot, and doomscrolling consume attention and expose users to harmful content.
- Excessive screen use damages prayer focus, family relationships, and mental well-being.
- Believers should reconnect with the Quran and choose companions who lead them toward the Hereafter.
- The khutbah closes with prayers for oppressed communities and an invitation to a family discussion on social media.
Try this week
Compare daily social-media time with the time spent in the five daily prayers.
Ask yourself or your children what the imam recited in the first rak'ah as an attention exercise.
Ask children who they spend time with and whether those companions lead them toward the Hereafter.
Join the family night after Isha to discuss social-media habits and possible solutions.
Connect Quran learning to daily actions rather than memorization alone.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Knowing the answer in this life will not help in the Day of Judgment, will not help the person when the angels come and ask them.”
“It will never advance your career. It will never make you a more righteous person. It will just waste your time.”
“The ulama'a have also said that Quran and the nonsense cannot exist both in the same heart.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that the questions in the grave are simple, but true answers come from faith practiced every day. He warned that endless scrolling and harmful content can crowd out the Quran, prayer, family attention, and peace of mind. He encouraged families to examine their screen habits, connect Quran learning to daily actions, and choose friends who help them move toward Allah. The goal is not merely to know religious words, but to let them shape our hearts and behavior. We can begin by making space for worship, real conversation, and better companionship this week.
- What is one phone habit that makes it harder for us to focus on Allah or one another?
- What does a good companion do to help someone become better?
- What is one Quranic teaching we can practice together this week?
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