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Family & marriageFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 7, 2026.

Serving parents is a path to Jannah

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“Being good to our parents, brothers and sisters, is a priority.”

The khateeb, at 7:22

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In one sentence

Honoring, serving, and respecting one's parents is a central Islamic priority with immense reward, serious spiritual risk, and duties that continue after their death.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. The Quran links gratitude to Allah with gratitude and dutifulness toward parents.
  2. A hadith places kindness to parents immediately after timely prayer among the best deeds.
  3. Serving parents through ordinary chores and assistance is described as a path to Jannah.
  4. Disrespecting or neglecting parents can block immense spiritual rewards.
  5. The story of Uwais al-Qarni illustrates the elevated status of serving one's mother.
  6. Listeners are urged to schedule time, answer calls, and serve their parents consistently.
  7. Those whose parents have died can continue honoring them through dua and sadaqah.
Try this week
Answer parents' calls and remain available to serve them.
Set aside a regular day each week for parents.
Help with chores and errands such as mowing the lawn, taking out trash, cleaning, or making deliveries.
For deceased parents, make dua for them and give sadaqah on their behalf.
Consider ongoing charity such as contributing to a well or mosque in their memory.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“He's obligated upon us to be good to our parents, to be dutiful to our parents. And not only that, He's promised a great reward for us if we do that.”
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“Being good to our parents brothers and sisters is a priority.”
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Play from 7:22
“Set aside Saturday. Or set aside Sunday. Or whatever day you're available in the week. Set aside that day and dedicate it to your parents.”
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Play from 13:36
“There's a lot you can do for them even if they passed away.”
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Play from 14:57
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Islam places great importance on being kind, respectful, and helpful to our parents. The speaker explained that serving parents can bring tremendous reward, while disrespecting or neglecting them can cost us great spiritual blessings. Simple acts like answering calls, helping with chores, and setting aside time can all matter. If our parents have died, we can still honor them by making dua and giving sadaqah on their behalf. The message is to treat care for parents as a regular priority, not an occasional extra.

  1. What is one small chore you could do for a parent this week without being asked?
  2. Which day could our family set aside for time with parents or grandparents?
  3. What dua or sadaqah could we offer for a parent or grandparent who has died?
Where it was given

The masjid

Ottawa Muslim Association (Ottawa Mosque)251 Northwestern Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Y 0M1Jumu'ah 12:30 PM & 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Ottawa Mosque24 khutbahs
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