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Family & marriageFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 29, 2025.

Strong families need patience and empathy

Collins Musallah, IANT · Adeel Zar

“Let's not get angry with one another.”

The khateeb, at 10:08

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In one sentence

Strong families are the foundation of the ummah and are maintained by controlling anger, practicing empathy, and making focused time for one another.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Families are the building blocks of communities and the ummah.
  2. Avoiding anger is presented as the first principle for preserving family relationships.
  3. Empathy requires elders to understand younger people and younger people to respect elders.
  4. Dedicated family time reflects the Prophet’s balanced example.
  5. Device-free, attentive conversation can build love and harmony.
  6. The khutbah closes with prayers for family repair, deceased relatives, and suffering families in Gaza and Sudan.
Try this week
Pause and avoid reacting in anger during family disagreements.
Practice empathy by putting yourself in the other person’s shoes.
Elders should give young people concise answers and room for follow-up questions; younger people should show elders respect.
Schedule dedicated family time, turn off phones and television, and begin with short focused conversations.
Balance religious practices with the rights of one’s body and family.
Repair broken family relationships and honor parents and grandparents.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So my first advice in relation to maintaining strong family relationships is. Let's not get angry with one another.”
Collins Musallah · Richardson, TX
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“That do not raise children. In the same way that your parents raised you. For they are being raised for a different time.”
Collins Musallah · Richardson, TX
Play from 11:50
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that strong families help build strong communities. He encouraged us to avoid anger by trying to understand each other's feelings and circumstances. Elders can make advice easier to receive by answering clearly and welcoming questions, while young people can listen with respect and appreciate their elders' experience and care. He also reminded us to make dedicated time for family, putting away distractions and giving one another our full attention. Caring for our families with time, effort, and money can be worship and a way to seek Allah's reward.

  1. What helps you feel heard when you ask someone older for advice?
  2. When someone at home frustrates you, what could help you understand their side?
  3. What could we do together this week with our phones put away?
Where it was given

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Collins Musallah1600 N Plano Rd #200, Richardson, TX 75081Islamic Association of North Texas840 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX 75081Jumu'ah 1:15 PM and 2:15 PMKhateebAdeel ZarMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Collins Musallah58 khutbahs
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