General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 29, 2026.
Remind others gently without trying to control them
“Just like your body needs food, your soul needs food.”
In one sentence
The Prophet as al-Mudhakkir teaches believers to remind one another gently and persistently of goodness, accountability, and the Hereafter without trying to control people.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Celebrates the Prophet’s birth and introduces his title al-Mudhakkir, the Reminder.
- Explains Surah al-Ghashiyah and the Prophet’s role as a reminder rather than a controller.
- Calls believers to enjoin good and forbid evil through gentle, repeated reminders.
- Explains that the Prophet and religious gatherings both teach new truths and revive truths already present in human fitrah.
- Connects remembrance of the Hereafter with resolving family conflicts and avoiding oppression.
- Concludes with Friday prayers, Quranic recitations, and devotional supplications.
Try this week
Remind family members, children, spouses, and community members when something is wrong.
Give reminders gently, kindly, and in an effective manner.
Repeat reminders patiently rather than expecting immediate change.
Remember the Hereafter during arguments and choose not to become an oppressor.
Attend gatherings such as Jumu'ah to learn, remember, and follow what is best.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“You have no control over them. You remind them you have no control over them.”
“You see the wrong thing? It is a responsibility to say something about it.”
“Just like your body needs food, your soul needs food. Your spiritual side needs food.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah celebrates the Prophet Muhammad’s birth and calls him al-Mudhakkir, the Reminder. We are asked to remind one another of good gently and repeatedly, especially in our families, without trying to control people. Gatherings like Jumu’ah nourish the soul by teaching us and bringing back truths we already know, especially that we will return to Allah. When conflict comes, remembering the Hereafter can help us avoid becoming oppressors and follow what is best.
- What is one kind reminder that could help our family this week?
- How can remembering the Hereafter change how we handle an argument?
- What helps your soul feel nourished?
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